Sylan Shores Health and Wellness
3950 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident & Family Councils Active
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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How Sylan Shores Health and Wellness Compares
Sylan Shores Health and Wellness is a 124-bed government-owned nursing facility in La Porte, 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 falls resulting in major injury (2.2%) is below the Texas average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 124 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in La Porte, the local average is 1.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.6% — about the same as the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — worse than the Texas average of 3.8% (26% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.6% — worse than the Texas average of 25.7%.
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 Sylan Shores Health and Wellness
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sylan Shores Health and Wellness with other nursing homes in La Porte.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Sylan Shores Health and Wellness, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Sylan Shores Health and Wellness 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 practices help Sylan Shores Health and Wellness keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Sylan Shores Health and Wellness doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.8% here versus 3.8% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sylan Shores Health and Wellness?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Sylan Shores Health and Wellness?
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 La Porte
La Porte sits in Harris County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 491,390 (10.5%)
- Median age
- 33.7 years
- Median household income
- $63,022
- Median home value
- $189,400
Demographics for Harris County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near La Porte.
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