The Meridian

2228 Seawall Blvd, Galveston TX, 77550

Resident Review Score
8.1
|
Loved
Starting price

$4,457

For this area
$$$
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The Meridian is a nursing home in Galveston, TX, with 96 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. The Meridian offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. The Meridian offers vision care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $4,457 and range up to $6,920 per month. The average price in the community is $5,689, which is greater than the average cost of $4,285 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. If the resident needs added care, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.3 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.7 hours with licensed nurses (0.9 by an RN and 0.9 by an LPN) and 2.6 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

The facility provides and emergency call system to ensure the safety of all residents. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information. Apartment-style units are not always available, but this community offers studio/efficiency units and group housing options.

There are two hospitals within 25 miles of The Meridian. The two closest hospitals are Shriners Hospitals For Children, which is 1.4 miles away, and University Of Texas Medical Branch, which is 1.7 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 4, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 3. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 4.

Some of the key amenities available at The Meridian are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Housekeeping
  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(409) 763-6437

Pricing for The Meridian

$4,285Avg. Local Starting Price
The Meridian$4,457

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,096
  • In Houston$4,285
  • In TX$4,573

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Resident Review Score
8.1
|
Loved
#1 in Galveston, TX
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved53
Loved0
Good1
Average2
Below Average15

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received high praise for its exceptional care, impressive facilities, and dedicated staff. Many reviewers commend the cleanliness and tidy environment, noting positive interactions with helpful employees during deliveries and visits. Residents and their families have expressed satisfaction with the level of care provided, highlighting the staff's caring nature and the significant improvement in residents' happiness and well-being. The dining experience, including the quality and taste of the food, has been consistently appreciated by both residents and visitors. The community's new management has been recognized for implementing positive changes, enhancing the facility's cleanliness, dining quality, and overall resident satisfaction.
However, some concerns were raised regarding the fairness of employee remuneration and outdated administrative processes. A few reviewers mentioned that staff members have not received pay increases in a significant period, and they called for modernizing payroll and account payable systems. Despite these critiques, the overwhelming majority of feedback has been positive, focusing on the community's comprehensive care services, cleanliness, quality food, and the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. The physical therapy department and gym received special mention for their state-of-the-art equipment and effective rehabilitation programs. The commitment to providing a high-quality living and rehabilitation environment is evident, making this community a preferred choice for many families and individuals seeking a caring and supportive place for their loved ones.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

The Meridian

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

96
118.2

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

5
2.5

Local Avg

health inspection

4
2.8

Local Avg

quality

5
3.4

Local Avg

staff

4
1.6

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

4
4

Local Avg

infection control citations

1
1.2

Local Avg

fines

2
2.8

Local Avg

amount of fines

$13,960
$60,180

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.4

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.3

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

4
3

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.3

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

49
58.4

Local Avg

registered nurses

39
60.2

Local Avg

administrators who left

1
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    THE MERIDIAN

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Federal Provider Number

    676260

  • Provider SSA county code

    550

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    September 22, 2010

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

The Meridian

Outdoor Areas
Housekeeping
Activity Center
Clubs & Communities

Accommodations

Wall-to-wall Carpet

Wifi

Central Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Housekeeping

Library & Computer Lounge

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Parking

Studio / Efficiency

Washer & Dryer In Unit

Complaints

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

10 Total Deficiencies Reported

29 Total Complaints Reported

3 Payment Denials

3 Penalties Imposed

4 Health Standard Deficiencies

7 Health Complaint Deficiencies

Occupancy

84 Current Occupants

96 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Bingo

Clubs & Communities

Health And Wellness Programs

Tv / Movie Nights

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Maintenance

Additional Features

Catholic

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 09/22/2010

Care

Dialysis

Hospice

Independent Living

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pain Management

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Vision Care

Safety

Emergency Call System

Sprinkler System

Dining & Nutrition

Healthy Snacks

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Shriners Hospitals For Children-Galveston Burns Hospital

815 Market Street

Distance: 1.4 miles

University Of Texas Medical Branch Hospital

301 University Boulevard

Distance: 1.6 miles

Mainland Medical Center

6801 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway

Distance: 13.9 miles

Churches

First Baptist Church

Emmett F Lowry Expressway, Texas City

Distance: 16.2 miles

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