ElderGrade
B

73.7/100

Above average

La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation

225 E Ward St, Goliad, TX 77963

CMS 5/5 stars (361) 645-8902
Certified beds
90
Occupancy
42%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

28.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -1.8 for 22 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.33 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.47 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.95 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.47 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.53 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 22 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 12, 2026 (6 months ago).

E Feb 12, 2026 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 12, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0640

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 8, 2024 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Nov 8, 2024 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, minimal potential

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE, which operates 149 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
HUGGINS, LINDA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BLAKE, GARY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BLAKE, MALISA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation

What is the ElderGrade for La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation? +

La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation holds an ElderGrade of B (73.7 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation? +

Residents receive an average of 2.95 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 22 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation accept Medicaid? +

Yes, La Bahia Nursing And Rehabilitation is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.