Cycle 1
Health 2024-10-30 · Fire 2024-10-30
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Galveston, TX
The Meridian
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2228 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX
(409) 763-6437
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
96
Certified beds
Average residents
66
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2010-09-22
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.93
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.17
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.29
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.98
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
53%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
46%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 5.1 |
2.1
3 pts worse
|
1.9
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.0 |
2.1
0.9 pts worse
|
1.8
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.3% |
97.1%
1.2 pts better
|
93.4%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.9%
2.1 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.6% |
3.3%
2.7 pts better
|
3.3%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 39.6% |
2.7%
36.9 pts worse
|
11.4%
28.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.7% |
3.3%
2.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.8% |
18.9%
9.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
9.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.4% |
10.8%
8.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.9% |
15.4%
0.5 pts better
|
16.3%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.9% |
16.1%
6.2 pts better
|
14.9%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.2% |
0.5%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.8% |
0.8%
1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 16.1% |
15.0%
1.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.3% |
4.2%
5.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.6% |
89.7%
1.9 pts better
|
81.7%
9.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.9% |
12.0%
3.1 pts better
|
12.0%
3.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.4% |
1.5%
0.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.9% |
88.0%
0.9 pts better
|
79.7%
9.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 38.2% |
25.9%
12.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
14.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-09-14 · Fire 2023-09-14
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-07-07 · Fire 2022-07-07
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-30
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-11-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-30
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-30
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-11-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2022-07-26
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-30
F626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2024-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-30
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-30
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-30
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-30
F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2024-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-30
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-30
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-11-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-10-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-10-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-14
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-09-18
G · Actual harm
2022-07-07
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-08-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-08-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2022-08-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-08-06
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Balentine, Jay
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Lozano, Ramiro
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Buelow, Sean
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Greene, Sherita
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kaushik, Vinod
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lozano, Ramiro
Corporate Officer · Individual
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