The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation

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Care Quality Indicators

How The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation Compares

The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 204-bed for-profit nursing facility in Corpus Christi, 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 quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.6%) is below the Texas average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 204 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 51% occupied.

Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Corpus Christi, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Texas average

• Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Texas average of 4.0% (35% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.9% — better 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 Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi sits in Nueces County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% 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+

52,453 (14.5%)

Median age

35.7 years

Median household income

$56,784

Median home value

$148,100

Demographics for Nueces County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Corpus Christi.

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