The Meridian
2228 Seawall Blvd · Galveston, TX · 77550 · 4097636437
96 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Rj Meridian Care Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 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 October 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 7, 2022
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 August 6, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2022
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected August 6, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 7, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 6, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 6, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676260 · certified since September 22, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.