For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds · CMS number 675892

Gulf Pointe Plaza, Rockport, TX

CMS records 12 health deficiencies at Gulf Pointe Plaza in Rockport, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Mar 10, 2026. The highest severity cited is E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). CMS lists no fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Inspections and deficiencies

CMS findings for Gulf Pointe Plaza as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Gulf Pointe Plaza may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare

Most recent cycle (6 deficiencies)

Standard inspection Mar 10, 2026. CMS counts 6 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Mar 10, 2026 · Standard inspection

4 deficiencies, highest E

F812 · Food safety and sanitation

Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Apr 15, 2026

F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Apr 15, 2026

F578 · Refusing treatment and advance directives

Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Apr 15, 2026

F552 · Being informed about health and treatment

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Apr 15, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest D

F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage

Requirement cited (CMS): 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.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 13, 2026

Dec 9, 2025 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest D

F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Dec 10, 2025
Previous cycle: 4 deficiencies (standard inspection Dec 19, 2024)

Standard inspection Dec 19, 2024. CMS counts 4 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Dec 19, 2024 · Standard inspection

4 deficiencies, highest D

F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage

Requirement cited (CMS): 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.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jan 31, 2025

F689 · Accident prevention and supervision

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jan 31, 2025

F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jan 31, 2025

F578 · Refusing treatment and advance directives

Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jan 31, 2025
Earlier cycle: 2 deficiencies (standard inspection Sep 27, 2023)

Standard inspection Sep 27, 2023. CMS counts 2 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.

Sep 27, 2023 · Standard + complaint inspection

2 deficiencies, highest E

F880 · Infection prevention and control program

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Oct 20, 2023

F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage

Requirement cited (CMS): 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.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 20, 2023

Tags cited in more than one inspection

2 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Gulf Pointe Plaza; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.

TagInspectionsDates
F761 Drug labeling and secure storage3Jan 21, 2026; Dec 19, 2024; Sep 27, 2023
F578 Refusing treatment and advance directives2Mar 10, 2026; Dec 19, 2024

Fines and payment denials

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing and CMS ratings

Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
3.13 h (about the same as the Texas median of 3.27 h)
RN hours per resident per day
0.23 h (below the Texas median of 0.38 h)
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
2.64 h
Nursing staff turnover
38.7% (Texas median 52.1%)
Administrators who left
0
CMS overall rating
4 of 5
Health inspection rating
4 of 5
Staffing rating
1 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5

CMS figures for Gulf Pointe Plaza, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.

Facility details

Address
1008 Enterprise Blvd., Rockport, TX 78382
Phone
(361) 727-1800
County
Aransas
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain (CMS)
HMG Healthcare
Certified beds
120
Average residents per day
73
In Medicare/Medicaid since
Nov 28, 2001
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident and family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes

Questions to ask on a visit

Based on the tags cited most often here.

  • How are medications stored and secured on each unit? (F761, cited 3 times)
  • How does the home record and follow a resident's advance directive? (F578, cited 2 times)
  • How do doctors and nurses explain changes in treatment to residents and their families? (F552, cited 1 time)
  • How are a resident's goals and preferences written into the care plan? (F656, cited 1 time)

Other nursing homes in Rockport and the same chain

Source

CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.

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