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Galveston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3702 Cove View Blvd, Galveston, TX 775544097407330150 certified beds · 65 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
15
since 2023
Deficiencies
42
0339
Penalties · 3 yrs
$272,498
5 fines · 2 actions
Last survey
2026-06-30
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Texas Health and Human Services Commission · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-06-30Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-04-22Complaint022CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-04-02Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-03-18Complaint040CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-11-25Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-11-19Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-09-05Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-05-29Standard020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-05-16Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-05-17Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-03-29Standard062CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-03-08Complaint001CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-10-28Complaint002CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-09-28Complaint002CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-01-27Standard080CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Texas Health and Human Services Commission publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-06-30Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-25Record 675254-20260630-F814
2026-04-22Complaint survey · 4 deficienciesOfficial report
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity KHarm
Dignity & rights
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-04-23Record 675254-20260422-F580
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-04-23Record 675254-20260422-F692
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-23Record 675254-20260422-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-23Record 675254-20260422-F656
2026-04-02Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 675254-20260402-F609
2026-03-18Complaint survey · 4 deficienciesOfficial report
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-13Record 675254-20260318-F656
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-13Record 675254-20260318-F726
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-13Record 675254-20260318-F755
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-13Record 675254-20260318-F880
2025-11-25Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-26Record 675254-20251125-F725
F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-26Record 675254-20251125-F838
2025-11-19Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-09Record 675254-20251119-F761
2025-09-05Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-12Record 675254-20250905-F656
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-12Record 675254-20250905-F925
2025-05-29Standard survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 675254-20250529-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 675254-20250529-F656
2025-05-16Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-17Record 675254-20250516-F580
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-17Record 675254-20250516-F657
2024-05-17Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 675254-20240517-F760
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 675254-20240517-F842
2024-03-29Standard survey · 8 deficienciesOfficial report
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity KHarm
Dignity & rights
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-05-01Record 675254-20240329-F580
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-05-01Record 675254-20240329-F693
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-01Record 675254-20240329-F636
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-01Record 675254-20240329-F637
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-01Record 675254-20240329-F640
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-01Record 675254-20240329-F641
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-01Record 675254-20240329-F759
F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-01Record 675254-20240329-F850
2024-03-08Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-03-13Record 675254-20240308-F695
2023-10-28Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity JHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-11-27Record 675254-20231028-F580
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-11-27Record 675254-20231028-F695
2023-09-28Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-10-30Record 675254-20230928-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-10-30Record 675254-20230928-F686
2023-01-27Standard survey · 8 deficienciesOfficial report
F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 675254-20230127-F567
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 675254-20230127-F584
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 675254-20230127-F641
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 675254-20230127-F645
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 675254-20230127-F689
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 675254-20230127-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 675254-20230127-F759
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 675254-20230127-F925

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2026-06-15Civil money penalty$70,637CMS · Penalties
2026-03-18Civil money penalty$58,025CMS · Penalties
2024-03-08Civil money penalty$17,000CMS · Penalties
2024-03-08Civil money penalty$39,693CMS · Penalties
2024-03-08Denial of payment for new admissions
Payment denial for 25 days, from 2024-04-06
CMS · Penalties
2023-09-28Civil money penalty$87,143CMS · Penalties
2023-09-28Denial of payment for new admissions
Payment denial for 31 days, from 2023-10-27
CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.60
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 0.43 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day2.74
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 3.39 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.11
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 2.98 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover71%
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 55% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover71%
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 55% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityTexasNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
4.8%3.8%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
3.6%3.3%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
6.7%9.6%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
0.9%0.8%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.0%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
16.2%15.8%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
4.3%3.0%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
39.5%18.0%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Cove View Operations LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Ikerd, John
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Barnum, Patrice
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Christensen, Covey
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Gaines, Maurice
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Murrell, Edward
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Cascades Healthcare19 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Texas.

No county cost figures on file for Galveston.

Nearby nursing homes

FacilityDistanceLast surveyDeficiencies · 3 yrs
The Meridian
Galveston
5.7 mi2024-10-300100
The Phoenix Post-Acute
Texas City
10.0 mi2026-05-14044
Harbor Point Skilled Nursing
Texas City
11.1 mi2026-04-170100
The Shoal
Texas City
11.7 mi2026-06-110111
Seabreeze Nursing And Rehabilitation
Texas City
12.0 mi2026-03-050186
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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01