nursing home in La Porte, TX
Sylan Shores Health and Wellness
3950 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571 · (832) 861-6910
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sylan Shores Health and Wellness at a glance
Sylan Shores Health and Wellness is a 124-bed government nursing home in La Porte, Texas (Harris 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 hours of nursing care per day (0.2 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 23, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,281.
Nursing staff turnover is 69.5% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District
- Beds
- 124
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Ml Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- November 12, 2020
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Harris County
- CMS Certification Number
- 676490
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) | 2 / 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) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.00 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.21 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.80 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.58 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 69.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 92.9% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 35 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,281 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 124 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 106 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 85.2% | 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) | 2.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.8% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.6% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.1% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.6% | 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) | 14.8% | 18% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14.2% | 13.4% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.9% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.8% | 96.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 61% | 88% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 58.9% | 88.9% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 16 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 24, 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 19, 2025 |
| July 23, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 13, 2025 |
| July 23, 2025 Standard | 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 | Corrected July 17, 2025 |
| July 23, 2025 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 8, 2025 |
| July 23, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 8, 2025 |
| September 4, 2024 Complaint | 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 September 27, 2024 |
| September 4, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 27, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 13, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 13, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| April 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | 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 12, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| April 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 May 12, 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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $8,281 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIO HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2024 |
| CARDENAS, LAURA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| LANGSDALE, TROY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| MARTEL HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| MDP HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| MILLER, LAURA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| ML - LA PORTE, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| MOHAMMED, SHAFRAZ Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| ROBINSON REALTY GROUP LTD Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| SMITHERS MANAGEMENT TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| RUFF, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| LANGSDALE, TROY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| MILLER, LAURA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| ML - LA PORTE, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| MOHAMMED, SHAFRAZ Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sylan Shores Health and Wellness's rating?
Sylan Shores Health and Wellness 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 Sylan Shores Health and Wellness receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Sylan Shores Health and Wellness 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 Sylan Shores Health and Wellness?
It is government - hospital district and part of Ml Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Sylan Shores Health and Wellness and how do I contact it?
Sylan Shores Health and Wellness is at 3950 Underwood Rd, La Porte, TX 77571. Phone: (832) 861-6910.
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.