Home Nursing Homes The Meridian
The Meridian
Nursing Home · Galveston, Texas · CMS Certification Number 676260
CMS overall rating
★★★☆☆
3 of 5
Immediate jeopardy
0
scope/severity J, K or L
Actual harm
1
scope/severity G, H or I
Health citations
14
in the current CMS release
Fines
$0
none on record
CMS records 14 health citations for The Meridian across the three inspection cycles published as of July 2026. 1 is at actual harm (G, H or I), meaning a resident was harmed but the finding did not rise to immediate jeopardy. 2 of them came from a complaint investigation rather than a routine survey. In the most recent cycle alone there are 6 citations.
| Overall rating | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspection | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.47 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| RN staffing | 0.84 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend nurse staffing | 4.11 hours per resident per day |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.7% |
| RN turnover | 60.0% |
Staffing hours are CMS payroll-based figures for the most recent quarter published. Turnover is the share of staff who left over twelve months.
Facility details
| Address | 2228 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (409) 763-6437 |
| County | Galveston |
| Certified beds | 96 |
| Average residents per day | 61.3 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | Rj Meridian Care |
| Participates in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Resident / family council | Resident |
Most recent inspections
| Fire Safety Standard | 2024-10-30 |
|---|---|
| Health Complaint | 2024-10-30 |
| Health Standard | 2024-10-30 |
Inspection citations
Citations are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from state inspections. A citation reflects conditions found on the survey date shown and may since have been corrected. Facilities may dispute findings through informal dispute resolution. Always tour a facility and ask about anything you see here.
Scope/severity G — ACTUAL HARM
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Scope/severity D — Potential for harm
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Scope/severity D — Potential for harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Scope/severity D — Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Scope/severity D — Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Scope/severity D — Potential for harm
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Scope/severity D — Potential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Scope/severity D — Potential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Scope/severity D — Potential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Scope/severity E — Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Scope/severity E — Potential for harm
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.
Scope/severity D — Potential for harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Scope/severity E — Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Scope/severity D — Potential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Common questions
Has The Meridian been cited for immediate jeopardy?
No immediate-jeopardy citations (scope/severity J, K or L) appear for The Meridian in CMS data as of July 2026.
What is the CMS star rating for The Meridian?
CMS gives The Meridian an overall rating of 3 out of 5 as of July 2026, with 4 for health inspection and 4 for staffing.
How big is The Meridian?
The Meridian is certified for 96 beds, with an average of 61.3 residents per day in the most recent CMS reporting period.
Ratings and inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, July 2026.