Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Name: Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Address: 524 VILLAGE RD, Port Lavaca, TX, 77979, US
Telephone: 3615523741

524 Village Rd, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 · Calhoun County · 148 certified beds · avg 86 residents/day · certified since Feb 25, 1992

Part of chain: WELLSENTIAL HEALTH (67 facilities, chain avg rating 2.7★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.90

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (22)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 19, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jun 19, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jun 19, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jun 19, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jun 19, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a policy covering how food brought in by family and visitors is used and stored safely.
Jun 19, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Apr 18, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · from a complaint
Apr 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · from a complaint
Apr 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · from a complaint
Apr 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · from a complaint
Apr 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · from a complaint
Apr 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · from a complaint
Apr 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · from a complaint
Apr 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint
Apr 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · from a complaint
Apr 3, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint
Apr 3, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint
Mar 8, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · from a complaint
Mar 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Mar 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · from a complaint
Mar 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure its nurses and nurse aides had the skills and training needed to properly care for every resident. · from a complaint
Mar 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (9 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	7	E
2025	9	E
2026	6	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Texas avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	2.90	3.46	3.95	bottom 17% in Texas; bottom 11% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.34	0.44	0.69	bottom 37% in Texas; bottom 14% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.55	3.04	3.50	bottom 19% in Texas; bottom 11% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.22	0.34	0.48	bottom 27% in Texas; bottom 15% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	38.6	55.3	45.8	top 17% in Texas; top 33% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	60.0	54.6	42.9	bottom 42% in Texas; bottom 22% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.23, RN 0.38, weekend 2.85. Staffing rating: 1/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Citizens Medical Center County of Victoria	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	03/01/2014
CSV Rhea Management Holdco, LLC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2014
DWD TX Holdings LLC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2014
Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center INC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2014
Reg HG Opco 1, LLC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2014
Reg HG Opco LLC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2014
Reg Operator Holdco LLC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2014
Regency Ihs of Port Lavaca LLC	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2014
Regency Texas Holdings LLC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2014
524 Village Road LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2014
Baird, Daniel	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	04/13/2021
Carvajal, Antonio	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	05/16/2024
Citizens Medical Center County of Victoria	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2014
Citizens Medical Center County of Victoria	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/27/2025
Clapp, Barbara	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2021
Cortese, Daren	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	08/10/2021
Dekowski, Donovan	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2014
Dekowski, Donovan	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2014
Galvin, Ben	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	06/16/2014
Gibson, Patricia	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2021

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"What are your rules for bringing in my family member's favorite foods, and how are they stored?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
"How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	0.6 mi	Port Lavaca, TX	★☆☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 455999.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

524 Village Rd, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 · 3615523741

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "What are your rules for bringing in my family member's favorite foods, and how are they stored?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
☐ "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 455999 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)