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The Meridian
2228 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
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.
The Meridian is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Galveston, Texas, certified for 96 beds and caring for about 61 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Texas median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 4, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), above the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 52.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Galveston Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 15 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.6 | 14.4 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.7% | 59.3% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,410 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (12 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: 30 Oct 2024, 14 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×10 E ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 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 | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 7 Jul 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2022 |
| 7 Jul 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2022 |
| 7 Jul 2022 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2022 |
| 7 Jul 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.7%, RNs 60.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 17.2% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.6% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.3% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.7% | 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: Rj Meridian Care Of Galveston,Llc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Galveston County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baywind Village Skilled Nursing & Rehab | League City | 107 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 14.0 | $8K | 22 May 2026 |
| Mrc the Crossings | League City | 48 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10.4 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
| The Shoal | Texas City | 134 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 9.0 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Friendship Haven Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cen | Friendswood | 150 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10.0 | $8K | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Harbor Point Skilled Nursing | Texas City | 129 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 7.8 | — | 17 Apr 2026 |
| The Phoenix Post-Acute | Texas City | 134 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6.7 | $90K | 14 May 2026 |
| Bayou Pines Care Center | La Marque | 120 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 16.7 | $14K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| The Lakes At Texas City | Texas City | 109 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 26.6 | $8K | 4 Dec 2025 |
All 12 facilities in Galveston County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Meridian been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has The Meridian been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Meridian compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Meridian?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Meridian last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Oct 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Oct 2024.
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.