Nursing homes in Galveston, TX
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Galveston, part of the Galveston area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Galveston, Texas, and the surrounding Galveston County area can access two local nursing homes serving the 77550 and 77554 ZIP codes. According to official CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. While no local centers currently maintain a top 5-star designation, The Meridian, operated by RJ Meridian Care, stands out as the highest-rated option in the city with a 4-star assessment.
Rating distribution
avg 2.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Galveston
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- CASCADES HEALTHCARE1 home
- RJ MERIDIAN CARE1 home
What to look for in Galveston
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is THE MERIDIAN at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Galveston
| THE MERIDIAN RJ MERIDIAN CARE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Cascades at Galveston CASCADES HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.