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La Bahia Nursing & Rehabilitation

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean and well-maintained environment. Still worth an in-person visit.

225 East Ward Street, Goliad, TX 7796390 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and the warmth of its staff, making it a pleasant environment for residents. However, because most reviews focus on the physical building and staff friendliness rather than clinical outcomes, families should perform their own due diligence regarding specific medical care and staffing ratios.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

12 reviews analyzed
Families can expect a clean, recently renovated facility with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff and the serene, well-maintained environment, though there is very little specific information regarding clinical care or medication management.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff10.0Clean10.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Friendly and caring staff
  • Recent facility renovations
  • Serene and tranquil atmosphere

Rating Trends

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2345.02015(1)5.02021(1)5.02022(3)5.02023(4)5.02024(2)1.02025(1)

Distribution

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How They Respond to Reviews

17%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1The facility looks beautifully renovated and very clean; what other recent improvements have been made to the resident living areas?
  • 2We noticed the atmosphere here feels very serene and tranquil; what kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep residents engaged with that peaceful vibe?
  • 3Since the staff is often described as so friendly and caring, how do you ensure that new team members are integrated into that culture of kindness?
  • 4With the recent health inspections being so positive, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain those high standards of clinical care?
  • 5How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
  • 6We saw that the management team responds to feedback from the community; how do you typically involve families in the conversation when we have suggestions for the facility?

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Key Review Excerpts

By far, the cleanest and friendliest nursing home in the region. I wouldn't want my mom to be anywhere else.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

The team there at LaBahia took great care of my family member.

Family member of a resident · 2023★★★★★

Very friendly caring staff. Very clean environment. Love the new look with the remodeling they have done to the fuscility.

Visitor · 2023★★★★★
Source: 12 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.40hrs
53%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.15hrs
77%
All nurses + aides combined

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

15

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Similar to Avg

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.0%
Better than Avg
Here
3.0%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.6%
Better than Avg
Here
5.6%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.1%
Better than Avg
Here
10.1%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
Near state avg (9.1)
13 complaint-triggered

This facility has faced significant challenges with 13 complaint-triggered deficiencies, indicating families have filed reports about care problems. The most recurring issues involve dietary services and food safety, staff training and supervision, and abuse prevention protocols. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of family complaints about fundamental care areas like nutrition, safety oversight, and abuse prevention policies suggests ongoing quality concerns that warrant careful evaluation during any visit.

Feb 12, 2026Routine
8
0918ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0759ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0321ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0640MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0655MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0657MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0690MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Nov 8, 2024Routine
4
0558MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0918MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0814MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Oct 25, 2024Complaint
2
0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0689Minor

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

May 13, 2024Complaint
1
0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Oct 6, 2023Complaint
10
0607ModerateCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0730ModerateCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0761ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0806ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0583MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0690MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0941MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

0944MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Oct 6, 2023Routine
1
0949MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Goliad I Enterprises, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE, INC

Administrator

KELLY R JEFFERS

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Creative Solutions in Healthcare

Chain Size

149 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 8 of 148 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Huggins, LindaW-2 Managing EmployeeCreative Solutions in Healthcare INCManagerBlake, GaryManagerBlake, MalisaManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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