Nursing home in Port Lavaca, Texas
Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
118 TRINITY SHORES DRIVE, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 551-0500
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Texas (1,165 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home1
- Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home2
- Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home1
- Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home3
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Mar 27, 2026. CMS counts 6 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home6
- Texas average9.4 (1,171 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 36 health deficiencies on 8 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 1 immediate jeopardy, 34 potential for harm, 1 minimal harm potential.
- 1 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 34 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 1 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | F0727 | 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.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 28, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 28, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 28, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 28, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | F0761 | 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 28, 2026 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 26, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0727 | 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.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
Show the other 26 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0726 | 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.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0761 | 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0849 | 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.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2024 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 12, 2024 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | C Minimal harm potential, widespread | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 12, 2024 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 16, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 | F0578 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Apr 26, 2024 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 15, 2023 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 15, 2023 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 15, 2023 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 15, 2023 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 15, 2023 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 15, 2023 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 15, 2023 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Oct 10, 2023 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 25, 2023 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 25, 2023 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home2.99 hours
- Texas average3.39 hours (1,148 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.31 hours
- Texas average0.43 hours (1,148 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home51.4%
- Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 1 penalty for this nursing home: 1 fine totaling $8,827, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 130 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 93.4 |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Wellsential Health (67 facilities) |
| Legal business name | MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Mar 4, 2020 |
| County | Calhoun |
| CMS certification number | 676481 |
Also in Port Lavaca
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 148 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center | Critical Access Hospitals | Yes |