THE MERIDIAN — Nursing Home in GALVESTON, TX
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 96 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 59.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 676260 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.75 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.90 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
THE MERIDIAN had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (October 30, 2024).
Inspection Findings — October 30, 2024
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Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (Level D)Corrected — November 15, 2024
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — November 15, 2024
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — November 15, 2024
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Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. (Level D)Corrected — November 15, 2024
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Level D)Corrected — November 15, 2024
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Level D)Corrected — November 15, 2024
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Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. (Level D)Corrected — November 15, 2024
The Meridian is a 96-bed nursing home in Galveston, Texas. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident day, above the Texas average of 3.4. Its most recent inspection, in October 2024, cited 7 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s staffing level looks like a clear strength, with nursing coverage above the state average. However, the most recent inspection cited several non-severe deficiencies related to resident assessments, care planning, medication oversight, discharge communication, and the cleanliness/safety of the environment, so it’s worth asking how those issues have been corrected and what ongoing quality checks are in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THE MERIDIAN Medicare and Medicaid certified?
THE MERIDIAN is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is THE MERIDIAN's CMS star rating?
THE MERIDIAN has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at THE MERIDIAN?
THE MERIDIAN reports 4.75493 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has THE MERIDIAN had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, THE MERIDIAN had 7 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does THE MERIDIAN have?
THE MERIDIAN has 96 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Cascades at Galveston — 1/5 — 5.7 mi
- THE PHOENIX POST-ACUTE — 2/5 — 9.8 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.