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Brookdale Trinity Towers

317 N Carancahua, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 · Nueces County

For-profit · 75 certified beds · 65% occupancy · (361) 887-2000

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Brookdale Trinity Towers reviews: what the government record shows

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Brookdale Trinity Towers 5 out of 5 stars overall, much above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 1 immediate-jeopardy finding in recent inspection cycles.

Updated September 2026 from the latest CMS data release. Ellery Care shows the government's own inspection and safety record, not consumer reviews.

At a glance

CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Nurse staffing
4.42 hrs/resident/day (+35% vs TX median)
Antipsychotic drug use
3.6% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
Falls with major injury
6.9% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
Federal fines (3 yrs)
$16,449
Inspection findings
23 cited, 1 immediate-jeopardy
Federal abuse-warning flag
No

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05.

What this means for your family

A mixed record. The strengths and concerns below are worth weighing against a visit.

Strengths

  • ✓Earns 5 of 5 stars overall from CMS.
  • ✓Nurse staffing of 4.42 hrs/resident/day is at or above the Texas median of 3.27.

Concerns

  • !Cited for 1 immediate-jeopardy finding (the most serious category) in recent inspections.
  • !Serious-fall rate of 6.9% is well above the Texas median of 3%.

Questions to ask on your visit

  • ·Can we see the most recent inspection report and the plan of correction?
  • ·What is your fall-prevention program, and how is it staffed overnight?

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Common questions about Brookdale Trinity Towers

Is Brookdale Trinity Towers a good nursing home?

Brookdale Trinity Towers in Corpus Christi, Texas holds a 5 of 5 star CMS overall rating. A mixed record. The strengths and concerns below are worth weighing against a visit.

How is Brookdale Trinity Towers staffed?

Brookdale Trinity Towers reports 4.42 nurse hours per resident per day, at or above the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.

Has Brookdale Trinity Towers been fined or flagged for abuse?

Brookdale Trinity Towers has paid approximately $16,449 in federal fines in roughly the last three years, and does not currently carry a federal abuse-warning flag.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.

Nurse staffing

Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.

TX median 3.27

4.42 nurse hours per resident per day. 35% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
4.42 hrs
RN
1.12 hrs
LPN
1.47 hrs
Aide
1.84 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 46.8% · RN turnover: 27.3%

Safety & compliance flags

No CMS warning flags on record.

Recent inspection findings

The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.

23
total findings
1
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
6
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0842 · May 21, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jun 21, 2026

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0627 · Jun 4, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jun 27, 2026

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0628 · Jun 4, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jun 27, 2026

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0636 · Apr 30, 2026Corrected May 29, 2026

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0656 · Apr 30, 2026Corrected May 29, 2026

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0657 · Apr 30, 2026Corrected May 29, 2026

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0692 · Apr 30, 2026Corrected May 29, 2026

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0755 · Apr 30, 2026Corrected May 29, 2026

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Apr 30, 2026Corrected May 29, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Apr 30, 2026Corrected May 29, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 23 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.

Antipsychotic drug use

The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.

3.6%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is at or below the Texas median, which is a reassuring sign for how the home manages dementia care.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the Texas study

Preventable harm

Two injuries that good staffing and attentive care are meant to prevent: serious falls and pressure ulcers (bedsores). These are the outcomes families fear most, and they rarely appear on referral sites. Lower is better on both.

Falls with major injury
6.9%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3% · National median 2.8%
Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.1%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3.3% · National median 4.2%

The serious-fall rate here is at least double the Texas median. Ask the staff directly about their fall-prevention program: how they assess risk, how often they check on residents, and whether staffing at night is enough to respond quickly.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay falls and pressure-ulcer measures, period 2025Q2-2026Q1, retrieved 2026-09-05. Texas falls study · bedsore study

Federal fines and penalties

Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.

Total fines
$16,449
Number of fines
1
Payment denials
0

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the most-fined homes in Texas

Ownership

This home is for-profit (for profit - limited liability company). It is part of the Brookdale Senior Living chain, which operates 12 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 3.5 stars.