Gulf Pointe Plaza
Rockport, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675892) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (361) 727-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gulf Pointe Plaza has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Gulf Pointe Plaza reports total nurse staffing of about 3.13 hours per resident per day, with only about 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.7%. CMS rates its staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Gulf Pointe Plaza has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation flagged for this facility.
About this facility
Gulf Pointe Plaza is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Rockport, Aransas County, Texas, operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 73 residents. It has been federally certified since November 2001.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gulf Pointe Plaza holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 1 star. These four ratings reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation and should be reviewed together for a full picture.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.13 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of about 0.23 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility — no federal fines are on record. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for Gulf Pointe Plaza.
Gulf Pointe Plaza is part of the Hmg Healthcare chain, which operates 31 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gulf Pointe Plaza has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Gulf Pointe Plaza is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.13 hours per resident per day, including about 0.23 RN hours, with a turnover rate of 38.7%; CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No. The abuse icon is not flagged and the facility is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Gulf Pointe Plaza is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 73 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Hmg Healthcare chain, which operates 31 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Gulf Pointe Plaza has been federally certified since November 28, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (4 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (1 star), each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (361) 727-1800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (361) 727-1800 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675892?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.