The Meridian
2228 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: 4097636437
CMS ratings and facility information
The Meridian is a Medicare-certified nursing facility in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. CMS data for this profile was updated August 2026. Ratings and facility details can change; confirm current information with CMS and the facility.
| CMS overall rating | 3 of 5 stars |
|---|---|
| Health inspection rating | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures rating | 1 of 5 |
| Certified beds | 96 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| CMS certification number | 676260 |
Staffing
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.47 |
|---|---|
| RN hours per resident day | 0.84 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident day | 2.44 |
| Total nursing staff turnover percent | 52.7 |
| RN turnover percent | 60 |
Resident outcome measures
| Measure | Value | Unit | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitalizations | 3.46 | events_per_1000_resident_days | 20250101-20251231 |
| Emergency-department visits | 1.7 | events_per_1000_resident_days | 20250101-20251231 |
| Falls with major injury | 2.6 | percent | 2025Q2-2026Q1 |
| Pressure ulcers | 8.3 | percent | 2025Q2-2026Q1 |
| Urinary tract infections | 3.23 | percent | 2025Q2-2026Q1 |
| Antipsychotic medication use | 16.67 | percent | 2025Q2-2026Q1 |
Health inspection citations
| Survey date | Tag | Citation | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-30 | 0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D |
| 2024-10-30 | 0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D |
| 2024-10-30 | 0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D |
| 2024-10-30 | 0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D |
| 2024-10-30 | 0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D |
| 2024-10-30 | 0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D |
| 2024-10-30 | 0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D |
| 2023-09-14 | 0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E |
| 2023-09-14 | 0761 | 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. | E |
| 2023-09-14 | 0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D |
| 2022-07-07 | 0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G |
| 2022-07-07 | 0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E |
| 2022-07-07 | 0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D |
| 2022-07-07 | 0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D |
Penalties
No penalties were listed in this CMS data snapshot.
Ownership records
| Name | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|
| BALENTINE, JAY | Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| LOZANO, RAMIRO | Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| LOZANO, RAMIRO | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| BUELOW, SEAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| GREENE, SHERITA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| KAUSHIK, VINOD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| BALENTINE, JAY | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF |
| BUELOW, SEAN | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF |
| KAUSHIK, VINOD | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF |
| LOZANO, RAMIRO | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare data. Data snapshot: August 2026. Read Our Data & Methodology. This directory does not provide medical or legal advice.