LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

118 TRINITY SHORES DRIVE
PORT LAVACA TX 77979
Phone: 3615510500

Government - Hospital district

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality1/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Texas average: 1.7 star lower (2.7), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Port Lavaca average: 1.0 star lower (2.0), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds130
Average residents per day93.4
Occupancy72%
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district
ChainWELLSENTIAL HEALTH (67 facilities)
CountyCalhoun
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid2020-03-04
CMS certification number (CCN)676481
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle6

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.07
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.99
Registered nurse turnover57.1%
Total nursing staff turnover51.4%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$8,827
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $8,827 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 1, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER have?

CMS certifies 130 beds; the facility reports an average of 93.4 residents per day (about 72% occupancy).

Does LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $8,827 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.