Nursing home / skilled nursing
Laredo Medical Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Laredo, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 E SAUNDERS ST |
| City | Laredo |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78044 |
| County | Webb |
| Phone | 956-796-3566 |
| Website | https://www.laredomedical.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 675268 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 18 |
| Certification | Medicare |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | March 14, 1994 |
| Located in a hospital | Y |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, transitional care, IV therapy, wound care, short-term post-acute care |
Laredo Medical Center is in 1700 E SAUNDERS ST, Laredo, TX 78044. Phone: 956-796-3566. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 5, staffing 5, quality measures 4). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 4.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 34.5%.
Laredo Medical Center's transitional care unit helps patients who no longer need full hospital care but still need supervised recovery after illness, surgery, or injury. Services include skilled nursing, rehab services, IV therapy, therapy, and wound care. Its 18-bed Skilled Nursing Unit offers short-term care for people recovering from a hospital stay, including after a stroke, heart attack, infection, or accidental injury.
More about this provider
| Laredo Medical Center in Laredo is a 326-bed licensed acute care hospital whose transitional care unit and 18-bed Skilled Nursing Unit provide skilled nursing, rehab, IV therapy, and wound care for patients recovering from a hospital stay. | |
| Services and programs | The transitional care unit, located on the 3rd floor of Laredo Medical Center, provides supervised recovery; services include IV therapy, rehab services, skilled nursing services, therapy, and wound care. The Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) is an 18-bed facility that offers short-term post-acute care for patients recovering from a hospital stay, including stroke, heart attack, infection or accidental injury. |
| Who it serves | Patients who no longer require full acute hospital care and need extra time for recovery after traumas, surgeries or other life-altering events, including patients recovering from orthopedic, cardiac and pulmonary diagnoses or surgeries. |
| Accreditation | The About Us page states Laredo Medical Center is an accredited hospital by the Joint Commission and also earned Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. |
| Visiting and contact details | The transitional care unit is located on the 3rd floor of Laredo Medical Center, 1700 East Saunders St, Laredo, TX; for more information, call (956) 796-5000. |
| Website | https://www.laredomedical.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 5 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 3.21 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.85 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 4 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 4.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-12-04 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.33772 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 15.4 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.94857 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.5 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.59523 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.80417 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.04499 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.50092 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 5.12616 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | LAREDO TEXAS HOSPITAL COMPANY LP |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | Y |
| With a Resident and Family Council | None |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 20.9 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Webb County
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Common questions about Laredo Medical Center
Where is Laredo Medical Center located?
Laredo Medical Center is at 1700 E SAUNDERS ST, Laredo, Texas 78044.
What care and services does Laredo Medical Center offer?
Laredo Medical Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, transitional care, IV therapy, wound care, short-term post-acute care.
Is Laredo Medical Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Laredo Medical Center is certified for Medicare.
What is Laredo Medical Center's quality rating?
CMS gives Laredo Medical Center an overall star rating of 5 out of 5.
How do I contact Laredo Medical Center?
Call Laredo Medical Center at 956-796-3566.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.