nursing home in Laredo, TX
Laredo Medical Center
1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78044 · (956) 796-3566
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Laredo Medical Center at a glance
Laredo Medical Center is a 18-bed for-profit nursing home in Laredo, Texas (Webb County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 6.3 hours of nursing care per day (3.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 4, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Texas average is 9.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 30% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 18
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- March 14, 1994
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Webb County
- CMS Certification Number
- 675268
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.27 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.46 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.27 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.51 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 4 | 102 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 18 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 20 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 100% | 67.6% | 80.9% |
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) | 92.4% | 88% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.9% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 2 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 Standard | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| September 5, 2024 Standard | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 24, 2024 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY HEALTH INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/06/2024 |
| CHS COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/01/2003 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/01/2003 |
| BUFFINGTON-PRICE, EDNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| LALOR, PAULA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| PITT, JUSTIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| SUMMAR, NATHANIEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2017 |
| CASH, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2018 |
| COBB, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/26/2013 |
| HAMMONS, KEVIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/27/2012 |
| JOHNSON, JASON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2020 |
| OTTINGER, ROMAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2020 |
| PITT, JUSTIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| WEBB HOSPITAL CORPORATION Organization | general partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/08/2003 |
| WEBB HOSPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC Organization | limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2003 |
| LEAL, JORGE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Laredo Medical Center's rating?
Laredo Medical Center has 5 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 Laredo Medical Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Laredo Medical Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Laredo Medical Center?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Laredo Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Laredo Medical Center is at 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78044. Phone: (956) 796-3566.
About this data
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