Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
118 Trinity Shores Drive · Port Lavaca, TX · 77979 · 3615510500
130 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Wellsential Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.97 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $21,720 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2026
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.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
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 March 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D 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 November 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
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.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
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 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,827 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $12,893 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676481 · certified since March 4, 2020. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.