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Brookdale Trinity Towers is a for profit - individual facility in Corpus Christi, TX with 75 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 13 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $16K.

317 N Carancahua, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Phone: 3618872000

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
675773
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
75
Residents
51
In Hospital
No
County
Nueces
Last Inspection
Feb 20, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.83 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.58
CNA Hours
1.95
Total Nursing Hours
4.35 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.19
Nursing Turnover
35.0%
RN Turnover
30.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Brookdale Trinity Towers

Brookdale Trinity Towers operates 75 certified beds in Corpus Christi, TX with approximately 51 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $16K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 4.35 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.83 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Individual" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Brookdale Trinity Towers falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 35.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2025 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 2, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2025 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2025 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2025 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2023 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Dec 2, 2023 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2023 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2023 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 2, 2023 Tag: 0636

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 23, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 23, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 10.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 15.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 20.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 43.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 99.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 17.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 3.4% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $16K

Date Type Amount
Dec 2, 2023 Fine $16K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Brookdale Trinity Towers?
Brookdale Trinity Towers has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Brookdale Trinity Towers?
Brookdale Trinity Towers reports 4.35 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.83 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 35.0%.
How many beds does Brookdale Trinity Towers have?
Brookdale Trinity Towers has 75 certified beds with approximately 51 residents. The facility is located at 317 N Carancahua, Corpus Christi, TX 78401.
Does Brookdale Trinity Towers have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Brookdale Trinity Towers has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Brookdale Trinity Towers received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Brookdale Trinity Towers has received 1 penalties totaling $16K.
Who owns Brookdale Trinity Towers?
Brookdale Trinity Towers is classified as "For profit - Individual" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Brookdale Trinity Towers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Brookdale Trinity Towers was on Feb 20, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Brookdale Trinity Towers?
Brookdale Trinity Towers is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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