Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

6600 Ninth Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642

Phone: 4099625541

CMS ratings and facility information

Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified nursing facility in Port Arthur, Jefferson 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 rating1 of 5
Staffing rating1 of 5
Quality measures rating3 of 5
Certified beds150
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
CMS certification number675172

Staffing

Total nurse hours per resident day3.47
RN hours per resident day0.26
Nurse aide hours per resident day2.16
Total nursing staff turnover percent63.1
RN turnover percent62.5

Resident outcome measures

MeasureValueUnitPeriod
Hospitalizations2.1events_per_1000_resident_days20250101-20251231
Emergency-department visits1.96events_per_1000_resident_days20250101-20251231
Falls with major injury3.05percent2025Q2-2026Q1
Pressure ulcers5.01percent2025Q2-2026Q1
Urinary tract infections2.35percent2025Q2-2026Q1
Antipsychotic medication use12.24percent2025Q2-2026Q1

Health inspection citations

Survey dateTagCitationSeverity
2026-01-070580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.E
2026-01-070850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.E
2026-01-070944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.E
2026-01-070609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2026-01-070637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD
2026-01-070657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D
2026-01-070677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2026-01-070759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D
2026-01-070761Ensure 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
2026-01-070880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-10-160727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F
2024-10-160758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.E
2024-10-160842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2024-10-160695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2023-09-130583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.E
2023-09-130558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D
2023-09-130644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D
2023-09-130655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD
2023-09-130677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2023-09-130695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2023-09-130727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.D
2023-09-130757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D
2023-09-130758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D
2023-09-130761Ensure 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
2023-09-130577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.C
2023-09-130732Post nurse staffing information every day.C

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
2025-09-22Fine,428
2025-09-22Fine,345
2025-08-16Fine,660
2024-06-17Fine8,196
2023-09-13Fine,186

Ownership records

NameTypeRole
MURRELL, EDWARDIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR
9TH AVENUE OPERATIONS, LLCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DAVIDSON, JAMESIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
IKERD, JOHNIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CHRISTENSEN, COVEYIndividualINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
DAVIDSON, JAMESIndividualADP OF THE SNF
MCMAHON, MICHAELIndividualADP 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.