Laredo South Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Laredo, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675396) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,021
Phone: (956) 723-2068 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Laredo South Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Laredo South Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.7%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00 for Laredo South Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Laredo South Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The facility has been certified since September 30, 1994, and is licensed for 112 beds, with an average of 68.1 residents. It is operated under non-profit corporation ownership and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which includes 67 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Laredo South holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
CMS-reported staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.7%.
On penalties, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the Special Focus Facility program.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measure reports directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.19 hours per resident per day, with 0.70 RN hours per resident per day and 36.7% nursing turnover; the CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $8,021.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 112 beds with an average daily population of 68.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which includes 67 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 30, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9567232068 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 9567232068 to arrange a visit and confirm details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675396?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.