Brookdale Trinity Towers
317 N Carancahua · Corpus Christi, TX · 78401 · 3618872000
75 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Brookdale Senior Living Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,449 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D 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 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 2, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2023
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.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2023 | Fine | $16,449 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675773 · certified since December 1, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.