PORT LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
524 VILLAGE RD, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
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How PORT LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
PORT LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 148-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Port Lavaca, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.1%) is above the Texas average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 148 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% 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: 9.9% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Texas average of 3.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PORT LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PORT LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Port Lavaca.
How is PORT LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its staffing levels 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 LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.1% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PORT LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.9% here versus 3.8% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is PORT LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 58% occupancy across 148 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 LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PORT LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's rating advantage in Port Lavaca?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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