nursing home in Harlingen, TX

Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3810 Hale Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 · (956) 412-8660

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance

Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 120-bed government nursing home in Harlingen, Texas (Cameron County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Texas average of 2.7.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (February 24, 2026) found 10 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $6,016.

Nursing staff turnover is 32.9% per year (state average 55.3%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Government - Hospital District
Beds
120
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Wellsential Health
Medicare-certified since
June 26, 1996
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Cameron County
CMS Certification Number
675606

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 51.9 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.7 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.2 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.48 hrsTexas average3.39 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.48 hrs3.39 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.29 hrs0.43 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.36 hrs2.01 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.10 hrs2.98 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)32.9%55.3%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)28.6%54.6%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility10Texas average9U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)1099Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)143Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)96.310280.6Worse

Penalties

This facility1Texas average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$6,016$44,141$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)121Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds120113107
Average residents per day1027686
Occupancy85.3%67.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility0%Texas average3.3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)0%3.3%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)1.5%3.8%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.8%9.6%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%0.8%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.3%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)17%15.8%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)10.8%14%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)6.4%3%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%2.4%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)13.1%18%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)12.1%13.4%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%98%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%96.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.6%Texas average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.6%1.5%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%88%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)98.9%88.9%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
February 24, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 24, 2026
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 24, 2026
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 24, 2026
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 24, 2026
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 24, 2026
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 24, 2026
Standard
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 24, 2026
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 24, 2026
Standard
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 24, 2026
Standard
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected February 26, 2026
February 20, 2026
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected February 21, 2026
November 8, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 5, 2024
November 8, 2024
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 5, 2024
November 8, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 5, 2024
September 20, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected October 9, 2023
November 15, 2023
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 18, 2023
November 15, 2023
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 18, 2023
August 3, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 7, 2023
August 3, 2023
Standard
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 7, 2023
August 3, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 7, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $6,016 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
September 20, 2024Fine$6,016

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%03/01/2023
3810 HALE STREET LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
BEDOLLA, MICHAEL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
CASTILLO, RUBY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
DEKOWSKI, DONOVAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
LONGORIA, JOSE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/08/2024
OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/10/2025
REGENCY IHS CLINICAL CONSULTING, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
REGENCY IHS MASTER TENANT LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
REGENCY IHS OF HARLINGEN LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
REGENCY IHS REHAB LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
REYNOSO, LUIS
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/19/2007
REGENCY IHS OF HARLINGEN LLC
Organization
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
CSV RHEA MANAGEMENT HOLDCO, LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
DWD TX HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
JACK AND NANCY DWYER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
REGENCY TEXAS HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
REG HG OPCO 1, LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
REG HG OPCO LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
REG OPERATOR HOLDCO LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
BAIRD, DANIEL
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE04/13/2021
CLAPP, BARBARA
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2021
CORTESE, DAREN
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE08/10/2021
CRAYTON, TOM
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE01/15/2013
DORMAN, JOHN
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE01/18/2022
FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE06/16/2007
GIBSON, PATRICIA
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2021
HALEY, JEFF
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE07/15/2016
HUGHES, RUSTON
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
KING, ABBY
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE01/23/2018
KING, ELIZABETH
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE10/17/2023
PISANI, ADAM
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE01/15/2019
POPATIA, AMIRALI
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE03/17/2020
STUART, JULIUS
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE01/16/2023
UTHMAN, EDWARD
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE01/15/2008
DEKOWSKI, DONOVAN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
LONGORIA, JOSE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/08/2024

Showing 40 of 43 records.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?

Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Texas nursing homes is 2.7 stars.

How many inspection citations did Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

It is government - hospital district and part of Wellsential Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?

Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 3810 Hale Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550. Phone: (956) 412-8660.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.