Gulf Shores Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Falfurrias, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675630) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (361) 325-3658 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gulf Shores Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Gulf Shores Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center reports 3.62 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.9%.
Gulf Shores Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Gulf Shores Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas. The facility is licensed for 96 certified beds and reports an average of 42.4 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and has been certified since July 1996. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gulf Shores holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.62 per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
Gulf Shores is part of the Nexion Health chain, which operates 51 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars across the chain — notably lower than this facility's individual 4-star overall rating.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gulf Shores holds a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.62 per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 34.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 96 certified beds and an average of 42.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Nexion Health chain, which operates 51 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 31, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures (QM), and staffing — this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3613253658 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3613253658 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675630?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.