SeniorCareRanked
Texas/Corpus Christi
35
Poor

Wooldridge Place Nursing Center

7352 Wooldridge Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

Wooldridge Place Nursing Center is a 120-bed for profit - individual nursing home located in Corpus Christi, Texas. It has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 35 out of 100, indicating below-average quality and potential concerns. Staff turnover is 36.8%. This facility has received 2 fine(s) totaling $90,880. 10 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score35/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating2/5 stars (↓ Worse than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.6 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.38 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover37% (↑ Better than avg 40%)
Deficiencies10 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • 2 fine(s) totaling $90,880
  • 3 penalty(ies) imposed

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day3.6
RN hours/resident/day0.38
Staff turnover36.8%
RN turnover42.9%

Facility Information

Beds120
Avg residents64.8
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
Deficiencies (last inspection)10
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting Wooldridge Place Nursing Center

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

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Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

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Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

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Count staff vs. residents during your visit

Wooldridge Place Nursing Center reports 3.6 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

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Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 36.8% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

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Ask about their most recent inspection

10 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.