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Gulf Shores Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

1301 S Terrell St, Falfurrias, TX 78355

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Gulf Shores Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Falfurrias, Texas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was Gulf Shores Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

  3. Health inspection on August 7, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    129 of 1,177 Texas homes (11%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

    CMS fine of $22,205 on August 7, 2026.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2024.

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  4. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. Health inspection on June 17, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. Health inspection on April 27, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2026.

    • Citation F0551. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2026.

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  8. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. Health inspection on February 19, 2026

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0760 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.

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  10. Fire safety inspection on February 19, 2026

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0211. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS has cited this home for K0211 3 times since 2023.

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  11. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  12. Health inspection on July 16, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.

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  13. Health inspection on July 7, 2025

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2025.

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  14. Health inspection on March 22, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2025.

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  15. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  16. Health inspection on December 4, 2024

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2024.

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  17. Fire safety inspection on December 4, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

    • Citation K0211. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

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  18. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  19. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  20. Health inspection on September 14, 2023

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0940. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 5, 2023.

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  21. Fire safety inspection on September 14, 2023

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 5, 2023.

    • Citation K0211. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 5, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(361) 325-3658
Last standard health inspection
February 19, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
96
Residents per day, on average
45.6
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
West Wharton County Hospital District
Chain
Nexion Health
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Texas average (23 vs 28).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • SANTANA, MARYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2021

Questions

When was Gulf Shores Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?

CMS lists February 19, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Gulf Shores Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?

CMS lists 23 health citations since September 14, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Gulf Shores Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $22,205 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Gulf Shores Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Gulf Shores Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.