Laurel Court
Alvin, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675495) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (281) 824-0070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Laurel Court holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating.
Laurel Court reports 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, a 53.0% nursing staff turnover rate, and a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Laurel Court has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility.
About this facility
Laurel Court is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Alvin, Texas (Brazoria County), operating under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. The facility has been federally certified since June 1995 and maintains 125 certified beds, with an average of 100.2 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Laurel Court holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars. Reported nurse staffing totals 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
Laurel Court is part of the Cantex Continuing Care chain, which operates 37 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is Laurel Court's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Laurel Court has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Laurel Court is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a 53.0% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for Laurel Court.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for Laurel Court.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Laurel Court has 125 certified beds with an average of 100.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Laurel Court is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Cantex Continuing Care chain, which operates 37 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Laurel Court has been certified since June 12, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures — overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Laurel Court scores 5, 5, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2818240070 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 2818240070 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Laurel Court's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675495?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.