Jefferson County, Texas · Nursing home
Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1 of 5 overall from CMS
6600 9th Ave., Port Arthur, TX 77642
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 2.7
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.47 hours Above the state average of 3.39
- Nursing staff who left in a year 63.1% Above the state average of 55.3%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 39 8 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $255,629 4 fines
- Certified beds in use 41.6% of 150 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 150-bed nursing home in Port Arthur, Texas (Jefferson County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.47 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Texas average of 3.39. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $255,629 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day (average)
- 62.4
- Certified since
- 1993 (33 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Cascades Healthcare (19 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 4 fines totaling $255,629 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 18 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jan 7, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Texas average is 9.4. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 63.1%, above the Texas average of 55.3%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Texas average 2.7
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Texas average 2.8
- Staffing 1 of 5 Texas average 1.9
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Texas average 3.7
The vertical line marks the Texas average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.47 h Texas average 3.39
- Nurse aides 2.16 h Texas average 2.01
- Licensed practical nurses 1.05 h Texas average 0.95
- Registered nurses 0.26 h Texas average 0.43
- All staff, weekends 3.15 h Texas average 2.98
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Texas average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover63.1%
- Texas average55.3%
- Registered nurse turnover62.5%
- Texas average54.6%
- Administrators who left2
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Texas and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.8% | 15.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.6% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.2% | 2.4% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 49.6% | 96.6% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.4% | 14.0% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.6% | 18.0% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 57.5% | 98.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.0% | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 11.6% | 13.4% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.2% | 9.6% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.10 | 2.17 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.96 | 2.06 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 6.9% | 88.9% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 1.5% | 88.0% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 35.7% | 25.7% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.0% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 39 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 8 were at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 13 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Sep 22, 2025: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | 18 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 5 | 2 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 16 | 0 |
Texas homes averaged 9.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (39)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop 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 Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 12, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 23, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Past Non-Compliance (Feb 10, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Past Non-Compliance (Feb 10, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 23, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 23, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Past Non-Compliance
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Have 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 Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Implement 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 Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2023)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2023)
Showing the 30 most recent of 39.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | Fine | $12,428 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Fine | $17,660 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Fine | $208,196 |
Texas homes averaged 1.5 fines and $44,141 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Texas
- Size122 of 1177 by certified beds
- Texas average residents per day75.8
- ChainCascades Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating2.0 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Port Arthur3
- Homes in Jefferson County14
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 150 certified beds. It averages 62.4 residents per day, about 41.6% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
The home reports 3.47 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.26 hours from registered nurses. The Texas average is 3.39 hours and 0.43 hours from registered nurses.
Has Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $255,629 in the past three years.
Does Sabine Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 2 of 5 Port Arthur Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 199beds 32.8%in use 3.06nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Magnolia Manor 126beds 85.1%in use 2.92nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Bonne Vie 140beds 95.4%in use 3.41nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Jefferson County
Who to call in Texas
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Texas.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman 1-800-252-2412 An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Complaint and Incident Intake 1-800-458-9858 (Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Texas staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 675172. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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