Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Port Lavaca, TX
CMS certification number676481
Contact & location
118 Trinity Shores DrivePort Lavaca, TX 77979
Calhoun County
- Phone
- (361) 551-0500
- ZIP code
- 77979 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 130
- Residents per day
- 93.4 (72% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Memorial Medical Center
- Chain
- Wellsential Health (67 facilities, avg 2.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 4, 2020
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- 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
- 2.99 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.31 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.91 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.78 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.56 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.4 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 57.1 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 27, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 37 health · 14 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-28 |
| 2026-03-27 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-28 |
| 2026-03-27 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-28 |
| 2026-03-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-28 |
| 2026-03-27 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-28 |
| 2025-11-25 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-26 |
| 2024-12-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. F0944 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. F0949 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-12-19 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. F0941 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-11-22 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-11-22 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-08-02 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-05-03 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2023-10-27 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-27 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-27 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-27 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-12 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-10 |
| 2023-10-12 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-25 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-25 |
| 2023-09-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-10-10 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $21,720 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-03 | Fine | $8,827 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $12,893 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Clapp, Barbara (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clevenger, Erin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dekowski, Donovan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Memorial Medical Center (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs Rehab LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Teehan, Eric (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellsential of Lavaca Bay LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wright, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clevenger, Erin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chavana, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crowley, William (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dierschke, Shelia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Franklin, Dallas (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McPherson, Kay (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mutchler, Stephen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rodriguez, Jessie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tuazon, Reynaldo (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wu, Jack (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| CSV Rhea Management Holdco, LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center INC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reg Leased Opco LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellsential of Lavaca Bay LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baird, Daniel (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carvajal, Antonio (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cortese, Daren (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| DWD TX Holdings LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gibson, Patricia (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gonzales, Veronica (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kaufman, Nicole (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mandelbaum, Elliot (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reg Operator Holdco LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Texas Holdings LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clapp, Barbara (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clevenger, Erin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dekowski, Donovan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Memorial Medical Center (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Teehan, Eric (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellsential of Lavaca Bay LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-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 Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 130 certified beds and cares for about 93 residents per day.
Has Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $21,720 in the last three years.
Who owns Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of Wellsential Health and is classified as government - hospital district. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
(361) 551-0500. The facility is located at 118 Trinity Shores Drive, Port Lavaca, TX 77979.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.