Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Laredo, TX has an overall 1-star rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings but 4-star quality measures. It also has a recent federal penalty, $8,281 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported staffing of 3.06 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Last inspection: February 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $8,281recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0561.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.59
Licensed practical nurses
0.75
Nurse aides
1.72
Weekend nursing
2.63
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 47%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.7%6.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.3%3.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.2%3.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.2%6.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14%12.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.2%10%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.1%5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10%6.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1%1%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.9%78.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—72.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66.7%47.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: K
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,281 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $49,719 in total fines.
Federal fine
Aug 14, 2025
$8,281
Federal fine
Feb 10, 2024
$41,438
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Chain
Part of WELLSENTIAL HEALTH · 68 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
117.9 residents on an average day (63% of 188 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 40 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.