Laredo South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1100 Galveston · Laredo, TX · 78040 · 9567232068
112 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wellsential Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,021 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 22, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025
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.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
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.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2023
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.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 10, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675396 · certified since September 30, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.