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The Phoenix Post-Acute

519 Ninth Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590 · Galveston County

For-profit · 134 certified beds · 71% occupancy · (409) 949-9499

The U.S. government (CMS) rates The Phoenix Post-Acute 3 out of 5 stars overall — average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 3 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.

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

3.65 nurse hours per resident per day. 12% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.65 hrs
RN
0.19 hrs
LPN
1.15 hrs
Aide
2.31 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 34.4% · RN turnover: 40%

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
3
immediate jeopardy
1
caused actual harm
4
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0757 · May 14, 2026

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0678 · Oct 16, 2024ComplaintCorrected Nov 15, 2024

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Oct 16, 2024ComplaintCorrected Nov 15, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0576 · Mar 12, 2025Corrected Apr 3, 2025

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0761 · Mar 12, 2025ComplaintCorrected Mar 12, 2025

    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

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0686 · Jan 26, 2024Corrected Feb 19, 2024

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Actual harmTag F0697 · Jan 26, 2024Corrected Feb 19, 2024

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0921 · Aug 1, 2023ComplaintCorrected Aug 5, 2023

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Environmental Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0695 · Jan 26, 2024Corrected Feb 19, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care 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.

9.9%
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.

Total fines
$90,049
Number of fines
2
Payment denials
0

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas

Ownership

This home is for-profit (for profit - corporation). It is part of the The Ensign Group chain, which operates 346 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.