Rockport Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Rockport, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455974) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (361) 729-9971 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rockport Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Rockport Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse hours of 3.07 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at 0.29 per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.0%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Rockport Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation listed for this facility in the CMS data.
About this facility
Rockport Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Rockport, Aransas County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1991. The facility maintains 92 certified beds with an average daily census of 80.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Rockport holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score reflects a 5-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 1-star staffing rating — the lowest possible staffing score.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.07 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at 0.29 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status listed for this facility in the provided data.
Rockport is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars — notably below this facility's own 4-star overall rating. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data 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?
Rockport has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Rockport is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.07 per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.29 per resident per day; nursing turnover is 41.0%, and CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Rockport has 92 certified beds with an average daily population of 80.3 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 Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (5 stars here), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (1 star) — 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 types; please contact the facility at 3617299971 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3617299971 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455974?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.