The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation

CMS abuse icon · CCN 455557 · FRIO HOSPITAL DISTRICT · For profit - Corporation · CARING HEALTHCARE GROUP chain · 204 certified beds · Nueces · TX


The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 204-bed nursing home in Corpus Christi, Texas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1985-08-28. It averages 100.9 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation?

CMS lists 61 health-inspection deficiencies for The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation since 2023-05-10, 54 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-09.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-09F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2025-12-23F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2025-12-03F0600, F0656, F0657Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D
2025-12-02F0656, F0760, F0812, F0880Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-12-02F0561, F0600, F0607, F0609, F0644, F0675, F0695, F0755, F0813, F0842, F0921, F0925Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.D
2025-10-18F0600, F0609, F0610Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2025-07-30F0609, F0689Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-06-26F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2025-06-26F0550, F0610, F0684, F0755Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2025-04-17F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.D
2025-03-31F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-11-06F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-11-06F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E
2024-08-29F0645, F0657, F0812, F0925PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2024-08-29F0623, F0644, F0690, F0761, F0908, F0921Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / 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. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D
2024-08-10F0600, F0607Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.J
2024-08-10F0761, F0880Ensure 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-12-27F0710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.J
2023-12-04F0583, F0880Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-08-17F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2023-08-17F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-05-10F0584, F0656, F0680, F0689, F0690, F0801, F0880Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D

Why was The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2024-11-06Fine$15,642
2024-08-10Fine$8,827
2023-12-27Fine$44,766

How is The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation staffed relative to the TX average?

MeasureThis facilityTX average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.934863.38539
Total nursing staff turnover (%)51.255.3
Average number of residents per day100.975.8

Who owns The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation, and what chain is it in?

The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name FRIO HOSPITAL DISTRICT and belongs to the CARING HEALTHCARE GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTFRIO HOSPITAL DISTRICTsince 03/17/2020
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEDE LA GARZA, ERNESTsince 03/17/2020
CORPORATE OFFICERGRIMERT, THOMASsince 03/17/2020
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLTHE PALMS SNF LLC, SHAPIRO, MENACHEMsince 03/17/2020

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