The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455557) · 204 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $69,235
Phone: (361) 854-4601 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation reports 2.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation has 3 federal fines on record totaling $69,235.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, certified to serve Medicare and Medicaid residents since August 1985. The facility has 204 certified beds with an average of 100.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Palms holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its four CMS ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and an overall rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reports 2.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $69,235.00 against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details regarding this designation.
The Palms is part of the Caring Healthcare Group chain, which operates 14 facilities with a chain average rating of 3.0 stars, higher than this facility's individual rating. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present 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?
The Palms has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.93 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $69,235.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Palms has 204 certified beds with an average of 100.9 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 Caring Healthcare Group chain, which operates 14 facilities with a chain average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 28, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure categories; this facility scores 1, 2, 2, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 3618544601 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3618544601 to arrange a visit.
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/455557?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.