The Meridian
Galveston, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676260) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (409) 763-6437 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Meridian in Galveston, TX holds a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
The Meridian reports total nurse staffing of 4.47178 hours per resident per day, including 0.83815 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.7%.
The Meridian has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Meridian is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. The facility is certified for 96 beds and reports an average daily census of 61.3 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporation ownership structure, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Meridian holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Within the four CMS component ratings: the health inspection rating is 4 stars, the staffing rating is 4 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star. These four ratings — health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and the combined overall score — are each calculated separately by CMS and together make up the overall rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 4.47178 per resident per day, including 0.83815 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.7%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists zero fines and no federal fines on record for The Meridian, with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials of payment recorded. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance under increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically by CMS. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare listing available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Meridian has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Meridian is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.47178 hours per resident per day with 0.83815 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 52.7%. The staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials for The Meridian.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for The Meridian, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Meridian is certified for 96 beds and has an average daily census of 61.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Meridian is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in CMS records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Meridian was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 22, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (4 stars for The Meridian), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (1 star), and an overall combined score (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4097636437 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact The Meridian at 4097636437 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676260?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.