Gulf Shores Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
1301 S Terrell St, Falfurrias, TX 78355 · (361) 325-3658
For profit - Corporation · 96 certified beds
Gulf Shores Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 3 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $22,205 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 19, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.February 19, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 19, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 19, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 17, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.April 27, 2026 · F0551 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 27, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.July 16, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 7, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 7, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 7, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.March 22, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.December 4, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $22,205August 7, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.62 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.41 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.75 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.9% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 96 |
| Average residents per day | 42.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Premier SNF of Alice Alice · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Alice Alice · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Meridian Care of Alice Alice · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Meridian Care of Hebbronville Hebbronville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Kingsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Kingsville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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