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Bay Ridge Healthcare Center
208 South Utah, La Porte, TX 77571
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bay Ridge Healthcare Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in La Porte, Texas, certified for 58 beds and caring for about 41 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 2, 24 by cycle, most recent first), 8 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 58.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $55K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 57.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Harris Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 22 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 58.6 | 19.0 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57.7% | 52.1% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $54,678 | $30,361 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (97 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 20 Feb 2025, 29 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: J ×5 K ×2 G ×1 D ×12 E ×13 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0585 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 25 Sep 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | Fine | $36,624 | |
| 25 Jan 2024 | Payment denial | — | 10 days |
| 25 Jan 2024 | Fine | $10,033 | |
| 25 Jan 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 57.7%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.4% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 34.3% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.1% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Nexion Health At Bay Ridge, Inc.. Chain: Nexion Health (51 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexion Health Leasing, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/14/2022 |
| Nexion Health, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/14/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Harris County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Manor | Houston | 37 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 18.9 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| Clarewood House Extended Care Center | Houston | 60 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 8.3 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| East View Healthcare | Houston | 125 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 8.8 | — | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast | Pasadena | 30 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16.7 | — | 15 May 2025 |
| Ignite Medical Resort Webster, LLC | Webster | 70 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 17.1 | — | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Park Manor of Cyfair | Houston | 120 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6.7 | — | 1 May 2026 |
| Parkway Place | Houston | 42 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 42.9 | $46K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Richard A. Anderson (State of Texas Veterans Land | Houston | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 11.7 | $15K | 11 Sep 2025 |
All 97 facilities in Harris County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bay Ridge Healthcare Center been cited for?
34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 8 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Bay Ridge Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $55K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Bay Ridge Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bay Ridge Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Nexion Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nexion Health Leasing, Inc. and Nexion Health, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bay Ridge Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Feb 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.