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Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
524 Village Rd, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 (opens Google Maps) · Calhoun County · (361) 552-3741· 148 certified beds · avg 86 residents/day · certified since Feb 25, 1992 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: WELLSENTIAL HEALTH (67 facilities, chain avg rating 2.7★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jun 19, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
2.90
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 22 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
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. F-0880
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. F-0656
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. F-0695
View all 22 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0880 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0656 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0695 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0812 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a policy covering how food brought in by family and visitors is used and stored safely. · F-0813 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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 · F-0812 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0578 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · from a complaint · F-0583 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0641 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0655 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0761 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0803 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · from a complaint · F-0921 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0580 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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 · F-0812 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0656 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0690 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0726 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0880 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (9 → 6).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2024
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 9
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityTexas averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 2.90
Texas average: 3.46
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.34
Texas average: 0.44
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.55
Texas average: 3.04
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| 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 for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.23 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
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 |
Showing 20 of 41 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 21 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Wellsential Health — 67 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Remington Transitional Care of San Antonio — San Antonio, TX · overall 4/5
- Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Rio Grande City, TX · overall 4/5
- Robstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Robstown, TX · overall 2/5
- Rockport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Rockport, TX · overall 4/5
- Silver Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Bastrop, TX · overall 4/5
- Southbrooke Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente — Edna, TX · overall 4/5
- Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente — Austin, TX · overall 2/5
- Spindletop Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Beaumont, TX · overall 1/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 66 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
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?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Texas midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 39% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 41 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 0.7 mi | Port Lavaca, TX | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 455999.