GULF POINTE PLAZA
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Gulf Pointe Plaza in Rockport, Texas, has received a Trust Grade of A, indicating it is excellent and highly recommended. Ranking #60 out of 1,168 facilities in Texas places it in the top half, and it is the best option out of two nursing homes in Aransas County. However, the facility is showing a worsening trend with reported issues increasing from 2 in 2023 to 4 in 2024. Staffing is a concern, rated at 2 out of 5 stars, though the turnover rate of 33% is better than the Texas average. Notably, there have been some specific incidents, including a failure to prevent Legionella in the water system, which poses infection risks, and a lack of attention to advance directives for residents, which could jeopardize their care preferences. While the home has strong overall and health inspection ratings, these issues highlight areas for improvement.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Texas
- #60/1168
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 33% turnover. Near Texas's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Texas facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 19 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Texas. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ○ Average
- 6 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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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
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Staff turnover below average (33%)
15 points below Texas average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
13pts below Texas avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 6 deficiencies on record
Dec 2024
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents had the right to formulate an advance directive fo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for each resident th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the resident environment remained free of accident hazards as is possible for 1 of 1 central supply room reviewed...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biologicals were stored in locked compartments and labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles...
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Sept 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments on 1 of 5 medication carts reviewed for storage of drugs.
Nurses' Med...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection and prevention control program that included, at a minimum, a system for preventing and controlling Legionella throu...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). 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.
- • 33% turnover. Below Texas's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Gulf Pointe Plaza's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns GULF POINTE PLAZA 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 Gulf Pointe Plaza Staffed?
CMS rates GULF POINTE PLAZA's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 33%, compared to the Texas average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Gulf Pointe Plaza?
State health inspectors documented 6 deficiencies at GULF POINTE PLAZA during 2023 to 2024. These included: 6 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Gulf Pointe Plaza?
GULF POINTE PLAZA is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by HMG HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 120 certified beds and approximately 76 residents (about 63% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in ROCKPORT, Texas.
How Does Gulf Pointe Plaza Compare to Other Texas Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Texas, GULF POINTE PLAZA's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (33%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Gulf Pointe Plaza?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "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 below-average staffing rating.
Is Gulf Pointe Plaza Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, GULF POINTE PLAZA 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 Gulf Pointe Plaza Stick Around?
GULF POINTE PLAZA has a staff turnover rate of 33%, which is about average for Texas nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Gulf Pointe Plaza Ever Fined?
GULF POINTE PLAZA 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 Gulf Pointe Plaza on Any Federal Watch List?
GULF POINTE PLAZA 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.