Nursing home in La Porte, Texas
Sylan Shores Health and Wellness
Medicare and Medicaid
3950 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571
(832) 861-6910
- CMS shows its abuse icon for this nursing home: it was cited for abuse or neglect at the harm level or above on the most recent inspection cycle, or at the potential-harm level on both of the last two cycles.
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): Jul 23, 2025. CMS counts 4 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home4
- 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 9 health deficiencies on 4 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 1 immediate jeopardy, 8 potential for harm.
- 1 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 8 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 19, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Standard | Past Non-Compliance Jul 17, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 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 Aug 8, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 8, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 27, 2024 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 21, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 21, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 21, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.00 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 home0.21 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 home69.5%
- 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 $8,281, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 124 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 105.6 |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Both |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Ml Healthcare (6 facilities) |
| Legal business name | FRIO HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Nov 12, 2020 |
| County | Harris |
| CMS certification number | 676490 |
Also in La Porte
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Ridge Healthcare Center | 58 | For profit - Corporation |