Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 77979 (Port Lavaca, TX)
The current CMS snapshot maps 3 Medicare-certified providers to ZIP 77979 in Port Lavaca, TX, covering 2 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 1.8 out of 5.
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Data profile for ZIP 77979
CMS data lets us profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 77979: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 government, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at PORT LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 3.0 out of 5. 278 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.11 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 58.5%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $21,720 in fines.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.8 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | PORT LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 government, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 278 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALHOUN HOME HEALTH, L.L.C. | Home Health Agency | 1.5 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| LAVACA BAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER | Nursing Home | 1.0 | government | 130 | 2 |
| PORT LAVACA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER | Nursing Home | 3.0 | non-profit | 148 | 0 |
Care types in ZIP 77979
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Home Health Agencies | 1 | View ZIP directory |
Medicare-certified providers in ZIP 77979
What to weigh in ZIP 77979
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 77979, Port Lavaca, TX, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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