Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
524 Village Rd · Port Lavaca, TX · 77979 · 3615523741
148 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wellsential Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025 · 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 May 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 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 May 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 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 April 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024 · 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 March 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
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 March 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
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 March 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455999 · certified since February 25, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.