Sylan Shores Health and Wellness
Nursing Home · La Porte, TX
CMS certification number676490
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
3950 Underwood RdLa Porte, TX 77571
Harris County
- Phone
- (832) 861-6910
- ZIP code
- 77571 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 124
- Residents per day
- 105.6 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Frio Hospital District
- Chain
- ML Healthcare (6 facilities, avg 2.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 12, 2020
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both 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
- 3.00 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.21 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.80 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.58 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 69.5 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 92.9 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 23, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 4 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-24 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-07-23 | 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 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-07-23 | 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 2025-08-08 |
| 2024-09-04 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-09-04 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-06-12 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-06-12 | 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 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-06-12 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2023-04-13 | 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 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-04-13 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-04-13 | 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 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-04-13 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-04-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-04-13 | 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 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-04-13 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-12 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,281 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-25 | Fine | $8,281 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Frio Hospital District (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Cardenas, Laura (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Langsdale, Troy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martel Healthcare Management LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| MDP Healthcare LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miller, Laura (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ML - La Porte, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mohammed, Shafraz (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Robinson Realty Group LTD (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smithers Management Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ruff, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Langsdale, Troy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miller, Laura (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ML - La Porte, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mohammed, Shafraz (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sylan Shores Health and Wellness?
Sylan Shores Health and Wellness 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 Sylan Shores Health and Wellness have?
It has 124 certified beds and cares for about 106 residents per day.
Has Sylan Shores Health and Wellness been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,281 in the last three years.
Who owns Sylan Shores Health and Wellness?
It is part of ML Healthcare 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 Sylan Shores Health and Wellness?
(832) 861-6910. The facility is located at 3950 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.