LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
118 TRINITY SHORES DRIVE, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
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How LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 130-bed government-owned nursing facility in Port Lavaca, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.7%) is below the Texas average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 130 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Port Lavaca, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.2% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — about the same as the Texas average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Texas average of 3.8% (30% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.6% — worse than the Texas average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Port Lavaca.
How is LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.2% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.7% here versus 3.8% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Port Lavaca options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Port Lavaca
Port Lavaca sits in Calhoun County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,819 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $57,170
- Median home value
- $117,400
Demographics for Calhoun County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Port Lavaca.
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