Laredo West Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Laredo, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455528) · 188 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $49,719
Phone: (956) 722-0031 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Laredo West Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Laredo West Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports 3.12 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is 47.3%, according to CMS data.
CMS records show Laredo West Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines totaling $49,719.00, with no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection details on Care Compare.
About this facility
Laredo West Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a government-owned facility (hospital district) in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1985. It is certified for 188 beds, with an average of 115.2 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.118 per resident per day, including 0.660 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.3%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $49,719.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse was identified; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
This facility is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which includes 67 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data is sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Its CMS overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.118 hours per resident per day, including 0.660 RN hours, with a 47.3% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $49,719.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 188 beds with an average daily population of 115.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (hospital district) and part of the Wellsential Health chain, which includes 67 facilities averaging a 2.7 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 3, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 3 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 9567220031 and 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 9567220031 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455528?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.