Port Arthur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
8825 Lamplighter Ln, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Port Arthur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Compares
Port Arthur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 199-bed for-profit nursing facility in Port Arthur, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.1%) is below the Texas average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 199 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 33% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Port Arthur, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.7% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6% (43% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (65% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Texas average of 3.8% (40% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Port Arthur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Port Arthur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Port Arthur.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Port Arthur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Port Arthur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Port Arthur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.7% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Port Arthur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Port Arthur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 33% occupancy across 199 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Port Arthur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Port Arthur
Port Arthur sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 36,446 (14.4%)
- Median age
- 36.5 years
- Median household income
- $50,840
- Median home value
- $120,300
Demographics for Jefferson 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 Arthur.
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