Port Lavaca Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Port Lavaca, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455999) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (361) 552-3741 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Port Lavaca Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Port Lavaca Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.
Port Lavaca Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials listed by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status reported for this facility.
About this facility
Port Lavaca Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas, first approved for certification on February 25, 1992. The facility is licensed for 148 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 85.9 residents. It operates as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which includes 67 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star. Reported nurse staffing levels are 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. Families considering this facility should review the full inspection history and current data directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects data collected by CMS Care Compare as of the reporting period supplied.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 38.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation are reported for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 148 beds and reports an average daily census of 85.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as 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 was first approved for certification on February 25, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (361) 552-3741 or verify current offerings 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) 552-3741 to arrange a visit and verify conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455999?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.