Sylan Shores Health and Wellness
3950 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571
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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 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.7%) is below the Texas average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 124 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in La Porte, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.5% — about the same as the Texas average of 9.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Texas average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — worse than the Texas average of 4.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.0% — worse than the Texas average of 25.8%.
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 May 4, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
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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