nursing home in Port Arthur, TX
Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
6600 9th Ave., Port Arthur, TX 77642 · (409) 962-5541
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 150-bed for-profit nursing home in Port Arthur, Texas (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 7, 2026) found 18 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
Federal regulators fined it 4 times in the past three years, totaling $255,629.
Nursing staff turnover is 63.1% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 150
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Cascades Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- August 30, 1993
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 675172
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.47 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.26 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.16 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.15 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 63.1% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 62.5% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 18 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 8 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 275.8 | 102 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 4 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $255,629 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 4 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 150 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 62 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 41.6% | 67.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.2% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Average |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.8% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.4% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.6% | 3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.2% | 2.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 26.6% | 18% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 11.6% | 13.4% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 57.5% | 98% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 49.6% | 96.6% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 1.5% | 88% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 6.9% | 88.9% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 39 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 8 citations involved actual harm, including 8 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 16, 2026 |
| January 13, 2026 Complaint | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 14, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Standard | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0850 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Standard | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0944 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| November 20, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| September 22, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected September 23, 2025 |
| September 22, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| September 22, 2025 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2025 |
| September 22, 2025 Complaint | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 23, 2025 |
| September 22, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 23, 2025 |
| August 16, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| October 16, 2024 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 5, 2024 |
| October 16, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 5, 2024 |
| October 16, 2024 Standard | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 5, 2024 |
| October 16, 2024 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 5, 2024 |
| October 16, 2024 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 5, 2024 |
| October 16, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 5, 2024 |
| June 17, 2024 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 17, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| October 3, 2023 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected October 6, 2023 |
| October 3, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected October 6, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 4 federal penalties in the past three years, including $255,629 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| September 22, 2025 | Fine | $12,428 |
| August 16, 2025 | Fine | $17,660 |
| June 17, 2024 | Fine | $208,196 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIDSON, JAMES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2026 |
| MCMAHON, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2026 |
| MURRELL, EDWARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| CHRISTENSEN, COVEY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/11/2026 |
| 9TH AVENUE OPERATIONS, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2026 |
| DAVIDSON, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2026 |
| IKERD, JOHN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Texas nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 18 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Cascades Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 6600 9th Ave., Port Arthur, TX 77642. Phone: (409) 962-5541.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.