The Meridian
2228 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 · Galveston County
For-profit · 96 certified beds · 64% occupancy · (409) 763-6437
The U.S. government (CMS) rates The Meridian 3 out of 5 stars overall — average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
4.47 nurse hours per resident per day. 37% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 52.7% · RN turnover: 60%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0640 · Oct 30, 2024Corrected Nov 15, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0641 · Oct 30, 2024Corrected Nov 15, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0657 · Oct 30, 2024Corrected Nov 15, 2024
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
- Potential for harmTag F0661 · Oct 30, 2024Corrected Nov 15, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0757 · Oct 30, 2024Corrected Nov 15, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0921 · Oct 30, 2024Corrected Nov 15, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0657 · Sep 14, 2023Corrected Oct 14, 2023
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
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Sep 14, 2023Corrected Oct 14, 2023
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
- Potential for harmTag F0626 · Oct 30, 2024ComplaintCorrected Nov 15, 2024
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0644 · Sep 14, 2023ComplaintCorrected Sep 18, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 14 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Rj Meridian Care chain (5 facilities), chain average overall rating 2★.