The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified · 204 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation in Corpus Christi has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with low quality measures and staffing scores, nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.93 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and $15,642 in fines in the last 24 months including a recent federal penalty. Recent inspection issues included abuse/neglect prevention and admitting residents under a doctor’s care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9349 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $15,642recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9349.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.79
- Nurse aides
- 1.60
- Weekend nursing
- 2.41
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 21%
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).
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%2.7%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9%7.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%2.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.4%18.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
13%13.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
2%0%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99%99%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.5%97.5%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to get a doctor’s admission order and make sure the resident was under a doctor’s care. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 710 — 42 CFR §483.30 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — 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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- 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 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,642 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,827 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $69,235 in total fines.
- $15,642
Federal fine
Nov 6, 2024
- $8,827
Federal fine
Aug 10, 2024
- $44,766
Federal fine
Dec 27, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 17, 2020
Now operated by Frio Hospital District, previously The Palms Snf LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CARING HEALTHCARE GROUP · 14 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 100.9 residents on an average day (49% of 204 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 41 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.