Sylan Shores Health and Wellness
3950 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571 · Harris County · (832) 861-6910
124 certified beds, about 106 residents a day · Government - Hospital district · Medicare and Medicaid since 2020
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 676490 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 23, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 16 health citations since April 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,281 in the last three years; the largest was $8,281, and the latest is dated July 25, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.00 hours per resident per day, against 3.39 across Texas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.21 of those hours.
69.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Texas average 55.3%).
CMS links it to Ml Healthcare, an affiliated group of 6 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 16 health citations on file.
November 24, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 2 (Resident #3 and Resident #6) of 6 residents reviewed for quality of care. The facility failed to ensure Resident #3's fall on 10/09/2025 and Resident #6's fall on 11/07/2025 were in their respective care plan s. This failure placed residents at risk of not receiving appropriate care and interventions to meet their needs. [...]
July 23, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation for 1 of 111 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse and neglect. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was free from sexual abuse when Resident #1's was kissed by CNA A and her hand came in to contact with CNA A's penis on 7/13/25. The noncompliance was identified as Past Non-Compliance immediate jeopardy (IJ). The IJ began on 7/13/25 and ended on 7/17/25. The facility corrected the noncompliance before the survey began. This failure placed facility residents at risk of experiencing abuse and neglect.
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment reflecting the resident's status for 3 of 23 residents reviewed for assessment accuracy (Residents #7, #58, #63, #99). Bed rails used for positioning and turning were coded on the MDS as physical restraints for Residents #7, #58, #63, #99. These failures placed residents at risk of having inaccurate assessments and receiving improper care and services.
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles for 1 of 1 medication fridges and 1 of 4 medication carts reviewed for storage. The facility failed to ensure that medication fridges and medication carts were free of expired medications. The failure could place residents at risk of receiving expired medications.
September 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure each resident was treated with respect and dignity, and care for residents in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #10) reviewed for resident's rights, in that: -Resident #10 whose bedsheet was pulled over her face during incontinence care, while she was crying, was not treated with dignity or respect in her own room. This failure placed residents who are totally dependent on staff for incontinence care, at risk for having feelings of poor self-esteem, decreased self-worth, and loss of dignity.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation was made for 1 (Resident #15) of 5 residents reviewed for reporting of alleged violations, in that: The facility failed to report to the state agency, an incident of neglect regarding Resident #15, after she had an unwitnessed fall in her room with a possible injury to her hip that occurred on 6/21/24. The unwitnessed fall later revealed through x-ray, Resident #15 had a left femur fracture, and it was not reported to the state until 06/25/2024 which was four days after the incident occurred. [...]
June 12, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure residents had the right to voice grievances to the facility or other agency or entity that hears grievances without discrimination or reprisal and without fear of discrimination or reprisal for 1 of 18 residents (Resident #66) reviewed for their right to voice grievances to the facility. The facility failed to report and document Resident #66's complaint about her hearing aids that stopped working after a shower. This failure could place residents at risk for harm by not having their grievances addressed.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the assessment accurately reflected the resident's status for 3 (Resident #6, #61 and #66) of 24 residents reviewed for accuracy of assessments. The facility failed to ensure Resident #6 was coded in the MDS for a fall. The facility failed to ensure Resident #61 was coded correctly in the MDS for a fall. The facility failed to accurately assess Resident #66 for her cognitive patterns (mental capacity) on her admission MDS assessment. These failures could place residents at risk of not having all medical needs assessed and met. Findings Included: Resident #6 Record review of Resident #6's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE]. [...]
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than 5%. There were 2 errors out of 25 opportunities which resulted in an 8% error rate involving 1 of 4 residents (Resident #89) and 1 of 3 employees (MA A) observed during medication administration reviewed for medication error, in that: -MA A gave Resident #89 an incorrect dose of her Famotidine and antacid and antihistamine medication. -MA A gave Resident #89 an incorrect dose of her Tylenol a pain relieving and fever reducing medication. These failures could affect residents and put them at risk for not receiving the intended therapeutic benefit of their medication and or adverse outcomes.
April 13, 2023Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident for 4 of 13 residents (Resident #6, Resident #72, Resident #78, and Resident #105) reviewed for pharmacy services. MA A failed to administer Morphine, a pain medication, to Resident #6 within the scheduled administration window. The facility failed to ensure the Medication Room did not contain expired IV medications for Residents #78 and #105. The facility failed to ensure the 400 hall nursing cart did not contain expired Insulin and supplements for Resident #72. These failures could place residents at risk of not receiving the therapeutic benefit of medications and/or adverse reactions to medications. [...]
- E Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that the medication error rate was not five percent (%) or greater. The facility had a medication error rate of 22 percent based on 8 errors out of 36 opportunities, which involved 4 of 8 residents (Resident #24, Resident #39, Resident #60 and Resident #69) reviewed for medication errors. - MA B failed to administer medication as ordered to Resident #60 by administering Artificial Tears containing Glycerin, Hypromellose and Polyethylene Glycol instead of Artificial Tears containing Carboxymethylcellulose. - MA B failed to administered medication as ordered to Resident #24 by administering Lidocaine 4% Patch, a patch used for pain, instead of Lidocaine 5% and applied the patch to the right knee instead of right rib cage. [...]
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility were labeled in accordance with professional principles, and included the appropriate accessory and cautionary instructions, and the expiration date when applicable for 2 of 3 medication carts (400 Hall Nursing Cart and 200 Hall Nursing Cart) reviewed for medication storage. - The facility failed to ensure the 400 Hall Nursing Cart did not contain insulin pens with no open date - The facility failed to ensure the 200 Hall Nursing Cart did not contain insulin pens with no pharmacy labels. This failure could place residents at risk of adverse medication reactions. Findings Included: 400 Hall Nursing Cart Resident #18 Record review of Resident #18's Face Sheet dated [DATE] revealed, a [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included: [...]
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteintake ID # 418120\TX00452588 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to coordinate the PASRR assessment for specialized services for 1 of 4 resident reviewed for PASRR coordination and assessment. (Resident #75) The facility failed to submit a NFSS request for nursing facility specialized services in the LTC Online Portal for Resident #75's OT, PT, and ST specialized services by a specific deadline. This failure could place residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities at risk for not receiving specialized PASRR services which could contribute to a decline in physical, mental, psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the services provided or arranged by the facility, as outlined by the comprehensive care plan meet professional standards of quality for 1 of 14 residents (Resident #61) reviewed for professional standards: The facility failed to ensure Resident #61 had an active physician order for her Wander guard device. A Wanderguard is a safety device placed on an individual who is high risk for unsafe wandering that alerts the responsible party when that individual attempts to exit a building/designated area. This failure to meet professional standards of entering and following physician orders could place residents at risk for inadequate care or inadequate monitoring.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteIntake ID #418036\TX00453051 Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision to each resident to prevent accidents for 1 of 6 residents (Resident #61) reviewed as part of sample. The facility failed to ensure that all facility exit doors were secured to prevent unsupervised wandering of residents out of the facility. This failure could place wandering residents at risk for being lost or harmed.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain medical records on each resident, in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices, which were complete and accurately documented for 1 of 15 residents (Resident #6) whose records were reviewed. - MA A failed to document administration of Morphine ER 15 mg, an opioid used to treat pain, until 1 hour and 20 minutes after administration. These failures could place residents at risk for inadequate errors leading to medication errors and adverse reactions. Findings Included: Record review of Resident #6's Face Sheet dated 04/12/23 revealed, a [AGE] year-old male who admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included: motor and sensory neuropathy (nerve pain), opioid dependence, legal blindness and absence of right and left leg below the knee. [...]
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 1 on July 23, 2025, 2 on June 12, 2024, 1 on April 13, 2023.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.00 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.21 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.58 | 2.98 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.99 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 69.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 92.9% | 54.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.95 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.18 on weekdays and 2.58 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.14 in April to June 2025 to 3.00 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.00 | 0.21 | 3.18 | 2.58 | 4.2% | 0 of 90 | 106 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.01 | 0.22 | 3.14 | 2.68 | 6.6% | 0 of 92 | 107 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.91 | 0.27 | 3.00 | 2.68 | 2.8% | 0 of 92 | 111 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.14 | 0.37 | 3.23 | 2.93 | 1.0% | 0 of 91 | 103 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Texas, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.33 | 0.40 | 3.50 | 2.93 | 2.2% | 0.7% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Texas
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.03 | $16.97 to $20.71 | 88,680 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.92 | $27.46 to $32.89 | 57,560 |
| Registered nurses | $46.14 | $38.06 to $50.53 | 271,380 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.0 | 15.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.1 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.6 | 25.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.9 | 12.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FRIO HOSPITAL DISTRICT. CMS links this home to Ml Healthcare, a group of 6 nursing homes averaging 2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frio Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2024 |
| Ruff, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Ml - La Porte, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| Langsdale, Troy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Miller, Laura | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Mohammed, Shafraz | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2024 | |
| Martel Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| Mdp Healthcare LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| Ml - La Porte, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/29/2025 | |
| Robinson Realty Group Ltd | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| Smithers Management Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| Cardenas, Laura | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Langsdale, Troy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Miller, Laura | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Mohammed, Shafraz | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on November 24, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 23, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 23, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 4, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.58 hours per resident per day, below the Texas average of 2.98.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- The Courtyards at Pasadena Pasadena, 4.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Bay Ridge Healthcare Center La Porte, 4.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast Pasadena, 4.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- The Suites Pasadena Pasadena, 4.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 46 citations
- Avir at Pasadena Pasadena, 5.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Focused Care at Pasadena Pasadena, 5.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Pasadena Post Acute Pasadena, 5.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 14 citations
Texas contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Texas. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Resident advocate: Texas Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 800-252-2412. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Sylan Shores Health and Wellness's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Sylan Shores Health and Wellness 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Sylan Shores Health and Wellness get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 23, 2025. The Texas average is 9.4.
- Has Sylan Shores Health and Wellness been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,281 in the last three years.
- Does Sylan Shores Health and Wellness accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Sylan Shores Health and Wellness?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to Ml Healthcare. Legal business name: FRIO HOSPITAL DISTRICT.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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