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Wooldridge Place Nursing Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

7352 Wooldridge Rd, South Side · Corpus Christi, TX 78414120 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 106 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Above average in Texas · Below recommended RN staffing · Above average staffing · $90,880 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for patients specifically needing intensive physical or occupational therapy, as the rehab team is consistently rated as top-tier. However, families should be extremely vigilant about medication schedules and hygiene, as multiple recent reviews highlight significant lapses in staffing and cleanliness.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

106 reviews on Google
Families seeking rehabilitation services will find a highly-regarded physical and occupational therapy team that is frequently praised for helping patients regain mobility. However, there are significant and recurring concerns regarding understaffing, inconsistent medication administration, and hygiene issues such as unpleasant odors and pest sightings.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff6.0Clean5.0Activities8.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Exceptional physical and occupational therapy
  • Kind and compassionate nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere

Concerns

  • Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent medication administration (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unpleasant facility odors (urine/stale air) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and temperature (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Presence of pests/roaches (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'12(1)'15(1)'18(2)'20(3)'22(7)'24(17)'26(23)

Distribution · 101 analyzed

5
66
4
9
3
2
2
4
1
20

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate
Generic

The owner relies heavily on a small set of templated phrases to respond to all reviews. While they attempt to move negative conversations offline by providing a phone number, they do not address specific complaints within the public response.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the management is very active in responding to feedback; how does the facility use resident and family input to improve daily operations?
  • 2Since therapy is a known strength here, could you tell me more about how the physical and occupational therapy programs are integrated into a resident's daily routine?
  • 3What specific protocols are in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and on a consistent schedule for every resident?
  • 4How does the nursing team manage call bells and response times during the night shifts or during busy periods?
  • 5Could you describe the dining experience, specifically how the facility ensures meals are served at the right temperature and that the menu stays varied?
  • 6What steps are being taken to maintain a fresh, clean-smelling environment and ensure the facility remains pest-free?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff has been so kind and caring to my husband and me. The CNAs, LVNs, nurses and even cleaning personnel always seem happy to help.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★

The care I was given last year, particuarly by the lead Physical Therapist, Nehru Vidal, and his staff was superb. Dr. Nehru Vidal was totally on top of everything during my treatment for a full hip replacement.

Rehab patient · 2014★★★★★

My grandma just stayed there and it was the worse the staff is horrible, there was a roach it eas dirty. Understaffed bad.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 106 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.38hrs
51%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.57hrs
87%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
37%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

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
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Nueces
1.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.1%
Better than Avg
Here
4.1%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Nueces
12.9%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.7%
Better than Avg
Here
10.7%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Nueces
12.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.7%
Better than Avg
Here
7.7%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Nueces
9.7%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
8.6%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Nueces
6.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Nueces
97.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.9%
Better than Avg
Here
99.9%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Nueces
84.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.4%
Better than Avg
Here
92.4%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
Nueces
81.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.8%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Nueces
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
3penalties
Above state avg (9.1)
20 complaint-triggered
$90,880 in fines

This facility has significant concerns with 32 deficiencies across 9 surveys, with 23 triggered by family complaints. Recurring issues include infection control (appearing in 5 surveys), accident prevention and safety hazards (multiple surveys), and medication management problems. The pattern of repeated complaints suggests ongoing care quality issues, particularly with infection control violations persisting from 2023 through 2024, indicating some problems may not stay fully corrected.

Feb 26, 2026Routine
9
0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Dec 18, 2025Complaint
1
0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Jul 11, 2025Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Nov 14, 2024Routine
3
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Oct 27, 2024Complaint
6
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0842Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Mar 30, 2024Complaint
2
0684Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 27, 2024

$77,253

Payment Denial

Oct 27, 2024

20-day denial

Fine

Mar 30, 2024

$13,627

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Wooldridge Medical Investors LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC

Administrator

SHANNA LAUGHTON

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Life Care Centers of America

Chain Size

194 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 3 of 7

Ownership & Management

Owners

Developers Investment Company INC

Owner · Organization

Preston, Forrest

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Lawrence, JoshuaManaging Control - Governing BodySchmidt, DerekManaging Control - Governing BodyWymore, DanielleManaging Control - Governing BodyCross, CindyOfficer / DirectorHenry, TerryOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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