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Sylan Shores Health and Wellness

La Porte, Texas · CCN 676490

8 surveys since 2021, 3 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
29
Surveys
8
Harm or worse
3
Immediate jeopardyall corrected before survey
2
The record, 2021–2025
’21’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy2

Findings at the most serious level CMS records. All were recorded as past non-compliance — corrected before the survey.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file3/8

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
124
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Chain
ML HEALTHCARE
County
Harris
Medicare-certified since
2020

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
2
Staffing
1
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 104 government-run facilities of 100–127 beds in Texas.

Last survey on record

Nov 24, 2025

350 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.003.25
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.21—
Annual nurse turnover69.5%48.1%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$8,281 across 1 penalty
Abuse icon
Flagged by CMS on Care Compare

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ16.3%K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1062.5%E531.3%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 16 of the 29 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6412×

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • F7552×

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • F7592×

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • F5501×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • F5851×

    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.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sylan Shores Health and Wellness, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Jul 23, 2025

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation for 1 of 111 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse and neglect. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was free from sexual abuse when Resident #1's was kissed by CNA A and her hand came in to contact with CNA A's penis on 7/13/25. The noncompliance was identified as Past Non-Compliance immediate jeopardy (IJ). The IJ began on 7/13/25 and ended on 7/17/25. The facility corrected the noncompliance before the survey began. This failure placed facility residents at risk of experiencing abuse and neglect. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF755May 11, 2022

    Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services (including a procedure that assured the accurate acquiring, receiving, dispensing, and administering all drugs and biologicals) to meet the needs of 1 out of 5 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for pharmacy services in that, -The facility failed to ensure the accurate medications were acquired for Resident #1. Resident #1 was transferred to the facility from another medical care facility with a medication list/ physician ' s orders for a different resident. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF684May 11, 2022

    Based on interviews, record reviews, and observations, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for one of five residents (Resident #2) reviewed for quality of care. -The facility failed to properly identify change in condition for Resident #2 who was totally dependent on the staff. Resident #2 developed a wound on right axilla due to moisture associated skin damage, and non-blanchable redness and open area on the left axilla. This failure could place residents at risk for a delay of care or treatment, pain, and suffering. Findings include: Record review of Resident #2's face sheet revealed [AGE] years - old female was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 13, 2023

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food is prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with standards for food service safety for residents who consume meals provided on dishware from the facility. The facility failed to ensure that the dishwasher was providing sanitizer during sanitizing cycle to reduce presence of harmful bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microbes from dishes. This failure could place residents at risk for transmission of communicable disease and illness via improperly cleaned dishware. Findings included: Observation on 4/11/23 at 8:37am revealed Diet Aide A operating the dishwasher. Observed temperature at 120F. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF641Jul 23, 2025

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment reflecting the resident's status for 3 of 23 residents reviewed for assessment accuracy (Residents #7, #58, #63, #99).Bed rails used for positioning and turning were coded on the MDS as physical restraints for Residents #7, #58, #63, #99. These failures placed residents at risk of having inaccurate assessments and receiving improper care and services. Findings include: Resident #7Record review of Resident #7's face sheet revealed admission date 1/31/23 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease (loss of memory and mental functions), heart disease, major depressive disorder (depression or loss of interest affecting daily life), hypertension (high blood pressure),… […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 29 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Nov 24, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 23, 2025Standard3 findings · 1 harm
  • Sep 4, 2024Complaint2 findings
  • Jun 12, 2024Standard3 findings
  • Apr 13, 2023Standard and complaint10 findings
  • May 11, 2022Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
  • Feb 17, 2022Standard7 findings
  • Apr 8, 2021Complaint1 finding

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.

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