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Sylan Shores Health and Wellness

3950 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571

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Sylan Shores Health and Wellness is a nursing home in La Porte, 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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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. Health inspection on November 24, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 19, 2025.

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  2. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was SYLVAN SHORES HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

  3. July 25, 2025

    Fine

    CMS fine of $8,281 on July 25, 2025.

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  4. Health inspection on July 23, 2025

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard 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.

    407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

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    • Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2023.

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  5. Fire safety inspection on July 23, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2025.

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  6. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  8. Health inspection on September 4, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.

    • 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 September 27, 2024.

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  9. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  10. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  11. Health inspection on June 12, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2023.

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  12. Fire safety inspection on June 12, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2024.

    • 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 June 13, 2024.

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  13. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  14. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  15. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  16. Health inspection on April 13, 2023

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

    • 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 May 12, 2023.

    • 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 May 12, 2023.

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  17. Fire safety inspection on April 13, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(832) 861-6910
Last standard health inspection
July 23, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
124
Residents per day, on average
99.5
Ownership type
Government - Hospital district
Legal business name
Frio Hospital District
Chain
Ml Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Texas average (16 vs 28).

Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was Sylan Shores Health and Wellness last inspected?

CMS lists July 23, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Sylan Shores Health and Wellness have?

CMS lists 16 health citations since April 13, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Sylan Shores Health and Wellness been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,281 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Sylan Shores Health and Wellness?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Sylan Shores Health and Wellness a Special Focus Facility?

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

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