LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Laredo Medical Center has a Trust Grade of B+, indicating it is above average and recommended among nursing homes. It ranks #81 out of 1,168 facilities in Texas, placing it in the top half, and #2 out of 6 in Webb County, meaning only one other local facility performs better. The facility is newly inspected, so there is no trend data available yet. While staffing is rated at 4 out of 5 stars and it has excellent RN coverage (more than 99% of Texas facilities), the 100% staff turnover is concerning compared to the state average of 50%. Notably, there have been no fines, which is a positive sign. However, a recent inspection found that the kitchen failed to meet food safety standards, including having expired food items and improperly maintained kitchen equipment, which could pose a risk to residents. Overall, while Laredo Medical Center has strong ratings and no fines, families may want to consider the staffing turnover and the recent food safety concerns.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Texas
- #81/1168
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 100% turnover. Very high, 52 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Texas facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 184 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Texas nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 1 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
53pts above Texas avg (47%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
52 points above Texas average of 48%
The Ugly 1 deficiencies on record
Sept 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 kitch...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Texas.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Texas facilities.
- • Only 1 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • 100% turnover. Very high, 52 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
About This Facility
What is Laredo Medical Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Texas, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Laredo Medical Center Staffed?
CMS rates LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 100%, which is 53 percentage points above the Texas average of 47%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 100%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Laredo Medical Center?
State health inspectors documented 1 deficiencies at LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER during 2024. These included: 1 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Laredo Medical Center?
LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 18 certified beds and approximately 18 residents (about 100% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in LAREDO, Texas.
How Does Laredo Medical Center Compare to Other Texas Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Texas, LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (100%) is significantly higher than the state average of 47%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Laredo Medical Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate.
Is Laredo Medical Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Texas. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Laredo Medical Center Stick Around?
Staff turnover at LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER is high. At 100%, the facility is 53 percentage points above the Texas average of 47%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 100%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Laredo Medical Center Ever Fined?
LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Laredo Medical Center on Any Federal Watch List?
LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.