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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Bay Ridge Healthcare Center

La Porte, Texas1 of 5 Medicare stars
(281) 471-1810

About Bay Ridge Healthcare Center

Bay Ridge Healthcare Center brings together experienced clinical staff and compassionate care in La Porte, Texas. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation programs focus on personalized recovery plans, helping patients regain strength and independence through evidence-based therapies and 24/7 medical support.

Community at a glance

Capacity

58 residents

Medicare rating

1 of 5 stars

Location

La Porte, TX

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

208 South Utah, La Porte, Texas 77571

(281) 471-1810

Medicare inspection and quality record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

Medicare rates Bay Ridge Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, which it describes as much below average. The average across Texas's nursing homes is 2.7 stars.

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 20, 2025, state inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 42 minutes with each resident a day, above the Texas average of 3 hours 23 minutes.

Medicare fined Bay Ridge Healthcare Center 3 times in the last three years, $54,678 in total.

Overall

1 of 5

much below average

Combines the three ratings below

Health inspections

1 of 5

much below average

Results of state inspections over three years

Staffing

3 of 5

average

Nurse hours per resident and staff turnover

Quality of resident care

1 of 5

much below average

Outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers and rehospitalization

Texas average: 2.7 stars across 1,177 nursing homes. National average: 3.0 stars.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 42 minutesAbove the Texas average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day24 minutesBelow the Texas average
Nursing staff who left in the past year58%

Inspections

17 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 26, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Resident RightsFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

February 5, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 9, 2026
November 25, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 27, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 27, 2026
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 27, 2026
November 13, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed before the inspection
February 20, 2025 · Standard inspection · 1 citation+
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 7, 2025
August 7, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 6, 2024
April 15, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 16, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 16, 2024
March 22, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 23, 2024
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 23, 2024
March 13, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 14, 2024
March 7, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 7, 2024
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 7, 2024
December 29, 2023 · Standard inspection · 1 citation+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 5, 2024

Fines and payment denials

3 fines totaling $54,678 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • June 26, 2026Fine: $36,624
  • January 25, 2024Payment denial, 10 days
  • January 25, 2024Fine: $10,033
  • January 25, 2024Fine: $8,021

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Nexion Health at Bay Ridge, Inc.
Medicare-certified beds
58
Average residents per day
41
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
June 10, 1992
Part of a chain
Nexion Health, 51 homes (chain average 2.2 stars)
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
675052

Location

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208 South UtahLa Porte, TX 77571

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Questions about Bay Ridge Healthcare Center

What is Bay Ridge Healthcare Center's Medicare star rating?+

Medicare rates Bay Ridge Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). Health inspections: 1 stars. Staffing: 3 stars. Quality of resident care: 1 stars. Source: CMS Care Compare, data as of September 1, 2026.

How did Bay Ridge Healthcare Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on February 20, 2025 and cited 8 health deficiencies, 7 of them from complaint investigations. The Texas average is 9.4.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Bay Ridge Healthcare Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 42 minutes with each resident per day, including 24 minutes from registered nurses. 58% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Bay Ridge Healthcare Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Bay Ridge Healthcare Center 3 times in the last three years, totaling $54,678.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1–5 stars on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. We show these ratings so you can compare quality at a glance.

Senior living in La Porte Skilled Nursing in Texas Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026