CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 6759782026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Sunset Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

1241 W. Marshall Howard Blvd. · Littlefield, TX 79339 · Lamb County

CMS OVERALL RATING★☆☆☆☆1/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds80CMS provider file
Recent citation rows45current CMS citation release
Penalty rows3current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-02-26102026-02-265
Cycle 22024-11-2282024-11-222
Cycle 32023-10-10202023-10-100
02 / CITATION DETAIL

45 rows in the current release

4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 9 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-02-26 · FIREE0030Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02
2026-02-26 · HEALTHF0576Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02
2026-02-26 · HEALTHF0577Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02
2026-02-26 · HEALTHF0585Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02
2026-02-26 · HEALTHF0692Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02
2026-02-26 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02
2026-02-26 · HEALTHF0803Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02
2026-02-26 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02
2026-02-26 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02
2026-02-26 · HEALTHF0926Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Have policies on smoking.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02
2026-02-26 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27
2026-02-26 · FIREK0351Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02
2026-02-26 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-04
2026-02-26 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02
2025-12-22 · HEALTHF0740Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-21 · complaint
2025-01-15 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-30 · complaint
2024-11-22 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-10
2024-11-22 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-10
2024-11-22 · HEALTHF0727Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-20
2024-11-22 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-10
2024-11-22 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-10
2024-11-22 · FIREK0222Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-20
2024-11-22 · FIREK0355Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-20
2024-08-26 · HEALTHF0580Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-27 · complaint
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-08-26Fine$15,9440
2023-08-29Fine$28,4900
2023-08-29Payment Denial$01
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • SMITH, DAWNEIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 03/01/2017
  • LITTLEFIELD SMITH, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2008
  • SHEPPEL LITTLEFIELD, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2008
  • SMITH FAMILY 2001 TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2008
  • THE RUSSELL M. SHEPPEL 2010 SEPARATE PROPERTY TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2008
  • RIOJAS, DIANAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/26/2023
  • SHEPPEL, RUSSELLIndividual · INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2025
  • SMITH, BRADLEYIndividual · INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2025
  • LITTLEFIELD SMITH, LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2008
  • PARAMOUNT HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS, LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2017
  • SHEPPEL LITTLEFIELD, LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2008
  • SMITH FAMILY 2001 TRUSTOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2008
  • THE RUSSELL M. SHEPPEL 2010 SEPARATE PROPERTY TRUSTOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2008
  • GEORGE, CINDYIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2017
  • RIOJAS, DIANAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/26/2023

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.08per resident day
RN hours0.30per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.90per resident day
Staff turnover58.6%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Texas ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

Verify the current record and visit in person.

Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.