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Laurel Court

3830 Mustang Road, Alvin, TX 77511 · Brazoria County

For-profit · 125 certified beds · 80% occupancy · (281) 824-0070

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Laurel Court 5 out of 5 stars overall — much above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median.

CMS quality ratings

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

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. 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

3.29 nurse hours per resident per day. 1% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.29 hrs
RN
0.52 hrs
LPN
0.75 hrs
Aide
2.02 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 53% · RN turnover: 36.4%

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.

9
total findings
0
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
3
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0644 · Mar 19, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 21, 2026

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0760 · Nov 26, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 27, 2025

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0760 · Oct 23, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 14, 2025

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0690 · Jul 31, 2025Corrected Aug 21, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jul 31, 2025Corrected Aug 21, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0645 · Jun 6, 2024Corrected Jun 13, 2024

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0755 · May 4, 2023Corrected May 5, 2023

    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 F0761 · May 4, 2023Corrected May 5, 2023

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0657 · May 4, 2023Corrected May 5, 2023

    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

Showing the 9 most recent and serious of 9 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.

11.5%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is below the national median but above the Texas median, roughly middle of the pack for the state.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas 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.

No federal fines are on record for this home in roughly the last three years, a good sign.

Ownership

This home is for-profit (for profit - limited liability company). It is part of the Cantex Continuing Care chain, which operates 38 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 3 stars.