The Meridian
2228 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 · (409) 763-6437
For profit - Corporation · 96 certified beds
The Meridian has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2024, found 6 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 30, 2024 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.October 30, 2024 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.October 30, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.October 30, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.October 30, 2024 · F0661 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.October 30, 2024 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.October 30, 2024 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.October 30, 2024 · F0626 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.47 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.84 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.19 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.44 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.7% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 96 |
| Average residents per day | 61.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Galveston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Galveston · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Friendship Haven Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cen Friendswood · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Bayou Pines Care Center La Marque · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Baywind Village Skilled Nursing & Rehab League City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Mrc the Crossings League City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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