Sylan Shores Health and WellnessCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 3950 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571
- CCN
- 676490
- Ownership type
- Government, hospital district
- Certified beds
- 124
- Chain
- ML Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 106
- CMS flags
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CMS gives Sylan Shores Health and Wellness an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 23 Jul 2025. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Texas is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $8,281 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Harris County median | Texas median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 97 homes in the county, 1,177 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Texas median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 23 Jul 2025 | 4 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 12 Jun 2024 | 5 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 7 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 4 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 7 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Texas median | Texas average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.00 | 3.30 | 3.39 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.21 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.99 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | 2.00 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.58 | 2.90 | 2.98 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 69.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Texas median
- 52.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 92.9%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.0% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.1% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.6% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Government, hospital district
- Legal business name
- Frio Hospital District
- Chain
- ML Healthcare (6 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frio Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jan 2024 |
| ML - La Porte, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| Martel Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| MDP Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| ML - La Porte, LLC | Adp of the snf | 29 Apr 2025 | |
| Robinson Realty Group Ltd | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Harris County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Cente | Pasadena | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 21 May 2025 | |
| The Courtyards at Pasadena | Pasadena | 3 of 5 | 6 | $8,827 | 14 May 2026 | |
| Bay Ridge Healthcare Center | La Porte | 1 of 5 | 8 | $54,678 | 20 Feb 2025 | |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast | Pasadena | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 15 May 2025 | |
| The Suites Pasadena | Pasadena | 1 of 5 | 11 | $286,133 | 16 Jan 2026 | |
| Avir at Pasadena | Pasadena | 4 of 5 | 2 | $30,361 | 12 Feb 2026 | |
| Focused Care at Pasadena | Pasadena | 1 of 5 | 7 | $131,012 | 13 Feb 2026 | |
| Pasadena Post Acute | Pasadena | 3 of 5 | 4 | $27,254 | 15 May 2026 | |
| Paradigm at Faith Memorial | Pasadena | 3 of 5 | 10 | $19,481 | 23 Apr 2026 | |
| Ignite Medical Resort Webster, LLC | Webster | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 11 Jun 2025 | |
| Focused Care at Webster | Webster | 2 of 5 | 16 | $28,255 | 30 Jan 2025 | |
| St James House of Baytown | Baytown | 5 of 5 | 5 | $14,901 | 20 Aug 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Texas Health and Human Services: complaint and incident intakeThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Texas, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Sylan Shores Health and Wellness (CCN 676490). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/sylan-shores-health-and-wellness-la-porte-tx-676490/
Provenance
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Sylan Shores Health and Wellness last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Nov 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 12 Jun 2024.
- Who operates Sylan Shores Health and Wellness?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as government, hospital district. CMS lists the home in the chain ML Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names ML - La Porte, LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Sylan Shores Health and Wellness a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 6 homes in Texas as Special Focus Facilities and 30 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.