Lavaca Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Port Lavaca, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676481) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $21,720
Phone: (361) 551-0500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lavaca Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Lavaca Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.4%. CMS gives the facility a 1-star staffing rating.
Lavaca Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $21,720.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Lavaca Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a government-owned facility (hospital district) located in Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas. The facility is certified for 130 beds and reports an average daily census of 93.4 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 4, 2020, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lavaca Bay holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 1 star, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars. These four ratings combine into the overall 1-star score, which CMS classifies as below the state average.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 2.99, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $21,720.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment.
Lavaca Bay is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 across the chain. There has been no change in ownership reported within the last 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on data 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?
Lavaca Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 51.4%; CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $21,720.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 130 beds and reports an average of 93.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (hospital district) and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities with an average rating of 2.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 4, 2020.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
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 3615510500 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 3615510500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676481?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.