The Meridian
Nursing Home · Galveston, TX
CMS certification number676260
Contact & location
2228 Seawall BlvdGalveston, TX 77550
Galveston County
- Phone
- (409) 763-6437
- ZIP code
- 77550 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 96
- Residents per day
- 61.3 (64% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- RJ Meridian Care of Galveston,Llc
- Medicare certified since
- September 22, 2010
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.47 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.84 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.19 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.44 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.11 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 52.7 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 60.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- October 30, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 7 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-30 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-10-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-10-30 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-10-30 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-10-30 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-10-30 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-10-30 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. F0626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2023-09-14 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-14 |
| 2023-09-14 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-14 |
| 2023-09-14 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2022-07-07 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2022-08-06 |
| 2022-07-07 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-06 |
| 2022-07-07 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-06 |
| 2022-07-07 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-06 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Balentine, Jay (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Buelow, Sean (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kaushik, Vinod (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lozano, Ramiro (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lozano, Ramiro (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Balentine, Jay (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lozano, Ramiro (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Buelow, Sean (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Greene, Sherita (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kaushik, Vinod (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of The Meridian?
The Meridian has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.
How many beds does The Meridian have?
It has 96 certified beds and cares for about 61 residents per day.
Has The Meridian been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of The Meridian?
(409) 763-6437. The facility is located at 2228 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.