Sylan Shores Health and Wellness
3950 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571 · (832) 861-6910
Government - Hospital district · 124 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Sylan Shores Health and Wellness has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 3 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,281 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 23, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 23, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 23, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 23, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 24, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.September 4, 2024 · F0550 · 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.September 4, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,281July 25, 2025
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 | 3.00 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.21 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.99 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 69.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 124 |
| Average residents per day | 105.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bay Ridge Healthcare Center La Porte · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- St James House of Baytown Baytown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Focused Care at Allenbrook Baytown · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Cypress Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Cypress · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bayou Manor Houston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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