Bay Ridge Healthcare Center

208 South Utah · La Porte, TX · 77571 · 2814711810

58 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Nexion Health

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

4 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.30 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 45
Serious harm & abuse 20% 24
Staffing 20% 53
Federal penalties 15% 43
Trend 10% 87
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.543.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.300.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.98≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year57%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $18,054

Inspection citations (32 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected January 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected January 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Immediate jeopardy · J November 13, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Corrected April 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected April 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Actual harm · G March 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected March 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected March 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected March 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J March 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected March 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · J March 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 29, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 5, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Immediate jeopardy · K September 25, 2022

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected October 3, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · K September 25, 2022

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected October 3, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2022

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

    Corrected October 3, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2022

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected October 3, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected October 4, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected October 3, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2022

    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.

    Corrected October 3, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2022

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected October 17, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2022

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected October 3, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2022

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected October 3, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
January 25, 2024Fine$8,021
January 25, 2024Fine$10,033
January 25, 2024Payment Denial10 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675052 · certified since June 10, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.