Rockport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1902 Fm 3036 · Rockport, TX · 78382 · 3617299971
92 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Wellsential Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $20,088 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · 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 August 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 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 January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 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 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · 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 January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 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 · E November 2, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
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 October 21, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 21, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2023 | Fine | $20,088 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455974 · certified since December 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.