The Meridian in Galveston, TX
The Meridian is a medium-sized nursing home facility in Galveston, Texas (Galveston county). The Nursing Home Site profile for The Meridian includes: Pricing, Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.
They have 96 beds and a daily average of 59.1 residents (which would leave,on average, 36 beds available). The Meridian participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a For profit - Partnership ownership. They offer residential councils. They are not located inside a hospital. They do not belong to a continuing care community.
The Meridian received an overall rating from CMS of 3 stars compared to the TX average of 2.71 and a National average of 3.32. Ratings from residents, family members, and visitors to our site are available below. We encourage you to leave one of your own if you are familiar with their services. We also recommend giving them a call to address any additional senior and nursing care questions you may have after reviewing their Nursing Home Site profile.
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Overall Rating: 3/5 (Full Ratings Below)
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They are located at the following address: 2228 Seawall Blvd in Galveston Texas 77550.
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They can be reached by phone at (409) 763-6437.
Quality of care, CMS Ratings, Services, Staffing, and Top-rated Facilities can be viewed below.
Prices and Length of Stay
The average length of stay at The Meridian is approximately 26.4 days. (this may include both short and long-term care (LTC) visits).
According to our latest records from CMS, the average daily amount billed by The Meridian to Medicare is $665.04 per day (compared to a Texas average of $681.07) and Medicare reimbursed them an average of $443.79 per day (after any deductible and coinsurance).
It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays for what they deem as 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more Here.
Please note that the pricing above is the average billed to Medicare. Each person and case is unique. (Supplemental Insurance / Medicare Advantage Plans, single or double rooms, etc). If you are interested in this facility you should contact The Meridian directly for exact pricing and what options are available for you or your loved one's personal care needs.
Health and Demographics
The average age at The Meridian is approximately 80 years old.
The last time this data was collected they cared for at least 75 men and 125 women in a one year period that received Medicare benefits. This number fluctuates with each new resident.
Percentage of patients at The Meridian with the following conditions:
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Medicare and Medicaid participation for The Meridian began on Sep 22, 2010.
Blood Admin, Clinical Labs, Dental Care, Dietary, Housekeeping, Mental Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician, Physician Extender, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Qualified Activities, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Vocational Services, X-rays
Ownership Changes: 0
Medicaid ID: 004862
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): TRAILBLAZER (TEXAS)
CMS Regional Office: Dallas
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 89
Multi-Facility Name: Spanis Meadows Meridian Care
Staff Size
The Meridian provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.93 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additionally, a Physical Therapist (PT) is available an average of 1.02 minutes per day per resident (the national average is 6 minutes).
Additional Staffing can be viewed below. Each number represents a Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employee of the type listed above it at The Meridian. Read how FTE is defined.
Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.
Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.
Overall Rating: 3 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 2 stars 
Staff Rating: 4 stars 
Quality Measures Rating: 2 stars
Registered Nurses Rating: 3 stars
Long Term Stay Rating: 2 stars
Short Term Stay Rating: 2 stars
Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.
Ratings Comparison
The Meridian in GALVESTON, Texas has 96 beds compared to the Texas average of 110.61 and a National average of 106.16.
As of the last update they had a daily average of 59.1 residents compared to the TX average of 70.25 and a National average of 86.4.
This results in a 61.56% daily average occupancy rate compared to the Texas average of 63.51% and a national average of 81.38%.
The Meridian's star ratings compare as follows:
- Overall Rating:
3 stars compared to the TX average of 2.71 and a National average of 3.32. - Health Inspection Rating:
2 stars compared to the TX average of 2.77 and a National average of 2.77. - Staffing Rating:
4 stars compared to the TX average of 1.74 and a National average of 3.14. - Quality Measures Rating:
2 stars compared to the TX average of 3.2 and a National average of 3.62. - RN Only Rating:
3 stars compared to the TX average of 1.63 and a National average of 3.15. - Long Term Stay Rating:
2 stars compared to the TX average of 3.23 and a National average of 3.33. - Short Term Stay Rating:
2 stars compared to the TX average of 2.76 and a National average of 3.12.
Averaging the available ratings gives an aggregate star rating of 2.57 for The Meridian versus the TX average of 2.58 and a national average of 3.20.
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Ownership, Operational, and Management for The Meridian
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Balentine, Jay | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Lozano, Ramiro | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Perry, Kenneth | Managing Employee |
Hospitals near The Meridian
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University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal
301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555 (409) 772-1011 Acute Care Hospitals |
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