The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation

5607 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

Phone: 3618544601

CMS ratings and facility information

The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified nursing facility in Corpus Christi, Nueces 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 rating1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating2 of 5
Staffing rating2 of 5
Quality measures rating1 of 5
Certified beds204
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
CMS certification number455557

Staffing

Total nurse hours per resident day2.93
RN hours per resident day0.54
Nurse aide hours per resident day1.6
Total nursing staff turnover percent51.2
RN turnover percent21.4

Resident outcome measures

MeasureValueUnitPeriod
Hospitalizations3.4events_per_1000_resident_days20250101-20251231
Emergency-department visits4.16events_per_1000_resident_days20250101-20251231
Falls with major injury2.7percent2025Q2-2026Q1
Pressure ulcers2.22percent2025Q2-2026Q1
Urinary tract infections0percent2025Q2-2026Q1
Antipsychotic medication useNot availablepercent2025Q2-2026Q1

Health inspection citations

Survey dateTagCitationSeverity
2025-12-020656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E
2025-12-020760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E
2025-12-020812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2025-12-020880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-12-020561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D
2025-12-020600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-12-020607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D
2025-12-020609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2025-12-020644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D
2025-12-020675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.D
2025-12-020695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2025-12-020755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2025-12-020813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.D
2025-12-020842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2025-12-020921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D
2025-12-020925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.D
2024-08-290645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesE
2024-08-290657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E
2024-08-290812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2024-08-290925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2024-08-290623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D
2024-08-290644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D
2024-08-290690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2024-08-290761Ensure 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.D
2024-08-290908Keep all essential equipment working safely.D
2024-08-290921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D
2023-05-100584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D
2023-05-100656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2023-05-100680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.D
2023-05-100689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2023-05-100690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2023-05-100801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.D
2023-05-100880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
2024-11-06Fine,642
2024-08-10Fine,827
2023-12-27Fine,766

Ownership records

NameTypeRole
FRIO HOSPITAL DISTRICTOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
DE LA GARZA, ERNESTIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
GRIMERT, THOMASIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
THE PALMS SNF LLCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SHAPIRO, MENACHEMIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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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.