Map showing the location of CASCADES AT PORT ARTHUR in PORT ARTHUR, Texas
6600 NINTH AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX, 77642

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • TexasLowest tier among peers1,167 rated homes · average 2.8★
  • Jefferson CountyLowest tier among peers13 rated homes · average 2.6★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs TX avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−1.1 vs TX avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★+0.2 vs TX avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersTX avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersTX avg2.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above only 37% of peersTX avg3.8★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.37hrsAbove 59% of peersTX avg3.40Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.31hrsAbove only 30% of peersTX avg0.44Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better72%Above only 7% of peersTX avg51%RN turnover
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$365,561Above only 2% of peersTX avg$55,368Fines · denials8 · 1
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
47citations
12inspection dates
2actual harm (G–I)
10immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Jan 7, 2026most recent

Citations by monthApr 2023 – Jan 2026

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Jan 7, 202610 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Feb 6, 2026
  2. Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Feb 6, 2026
  3. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2026
  4. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Feb 6, 2026
  5. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2026
  6. F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2026
  7. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2026
  8. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2026
  9. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2026
  10. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2026
Nov 20, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2025
Sep 22, 20255 citationsCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$19,120, $26,685
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2025
  2. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceJ · isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2025
  3. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceJ · isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2025
  4. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Sep 23, 2025
  5. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Sep 23, 2025
Aug 16, 20251 citationCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$26,685
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrection pending
Oct 16, 20244 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Nov 5, 2024
  2. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 5, 2024
  3. F727Have 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.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Nov 5, 2024
  4. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Nov 5, 2024
Jun 17, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst K · immediate jeopardy$208,196
  1. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceK · patternCorrected Jul 10, 2024
  2. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceK · patternCorrected Jul 10, 2024
Oct 3, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst K · immediate jeopardy
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsK · patternCorrected Oct 6, 2023
  2. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceK · patternCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Sep 13, 202312 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm$23,186
  1. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesC · widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2023
  2. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2023
  3. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2023
  4. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2023
  5. F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident RightsC · widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2023
  6. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Oct 13, 2023
  7. F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2023
  8. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2023
  9. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2023
  10. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2023
  11. F727Have 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.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2023
  12. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2023
Aug 3, 20233 citationsCycle 3worst G · actual harm$8,766
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023
  2. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningG · isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023
  3. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023
Jun 27, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2023
May 8, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected May 19, 2023
Apr 14, 20235 citationsCycle 3worst J · immediate jeopardypayment denial, $45,480, $7,443
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected Jul 14, 2023
  2. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected May 1, 2023
  3. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected May 1, 2023
  4. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected May 1, 2023
  5. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Jul 14, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.37hrsAbove 59% of peers−0.03 vs TX avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.31hrsAbove only 30% of peers−0.13 vs TX avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.94hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.12hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.04hrs
  • Texas average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better72%Above only 7% of peersTX avg 51%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses onlyNot ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy150 certified beds · ~74 residents a day49%Above only 17% of peersTX avg 67%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $365,561In fines
  • 8Fines
  • 1Payment denial
  • $55,368TX avg in fines
Above only 2% of peersFewer fines than 2% of rated homes in Texas

Actions on record

  1. Sep 22, 2025Civil money penalty$19,120
  2. Sep 22, 2025Civil money penalty$26,685
  3. Aug 16, 2025Civil money penalty$26,685
  4. Jun 17, 2024Civil money penalty$208,196
  5. Sep 13, 2023Civil money penalty$23,186
  6. Aug 3, 2023Civil money penalty$8,766
  7. Apr 14, 2023Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom May 17, 2023
  8. Apr 14, 2023Civil money penalty$45,480
  9. Apr 14, 2023Civil money penalty$7,443

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Cascades Healthcare20 facilities in the chain2.0★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Winnie-Stowell Hospital District
Operational or managerial control
  • Cascades at Port Arthur Rehab LP
  • Michael McMahon
  • Darin McSpadden
Corporate directors
  • Edward Murrell
Mortgage or security interest (5%+)
  • Aurala, Flp
  • Crumo, Flp
  • Gulf Assets, Flp
  • Hitori Hoshi, Flp
  • Port Arthur Holdings, LP

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 675172 · 6600 NINTH AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX, 77642.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Texas and Jefferson County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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