nursing home in Hebbronville, TX

Meridian Care of Hebbronville

606 W Gruy, Hebbronville, TX 78361 · (361) 527-4411

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★4
  • Abuse citation

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

Meridian Care of Hebbronville at a glance

Meridian Care of Hebbronville is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Hebbronville, Texas (Jim Hogg County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Texas average of 2.7.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (December 4, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $13,065.

Nursing staff turnover is 40.5% per year (state average 55.3%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Partnership
Beds
60
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
May 26, 1999
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Jim Hogg County
CMS Certification Number
675796

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.7 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 51.9 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.7 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility3.35 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)3.35 hrs3.39 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.47 hrs0.43 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.04 hrs2.01 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.88 hrs2.98 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)40.5%55.3%45.8%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility7Texas 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)799Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)343Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)4210280.6Better

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)$13,065$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 beds60113107
Average residents per day397686
Occupancy65.7%67.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility4%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)4%3.3%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5.4%3.8%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)3.2%9.6%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.7%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)23.5%15.8%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)14.8%14%14.1%Average
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)1.5%3%5.2%Better
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)36.2%18%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)11.1%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%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%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)100%88.9%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 4, 2026
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
G
Actual harm, isolated
Past Non-Compliance
December 4, 2025
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 5, 2025
December 4, 2025
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 5, 2025
December 4, 2025
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 December 5, 2025
December 4, 2025
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 December 5, 2025
October 29, 2025
Complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 30, 2025
October 29, 2025
Complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0627
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 30, 2025
September 5, 2024
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 15, 2024
September 5, 2024
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 15, 2024
September 5, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 6, 2024
September 5, 2024
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 6, 2024
September 5, 2024
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 6, 2024

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 $13,065 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
June 4, 2026Fine$13,065

Owners and managers

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

NameRoleShareSince
BALENTINE, JAY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
LEVINE, ANDREW
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/29/2025
LOPEZ, GILDA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/29/2025
LOZANO, RAMIRO
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/30/2024
LOZANO, RAMIRO
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
BALENTINE, JAY
Individual
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
LOZANO, RAMIRO
Individual
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
R J MERIDIAN CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
Organization
general partnership interestNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
BALENTINE, JAY
Individual
limited partnership interestNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
LOZANO, RAMIRO
Individual
limited partnership interestNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2008
LEVINE, ANDREW
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/07/2015
LOPEZ, GILDA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/24/2024
SALINAS, BREANNA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/21/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Meridian Care of Hebbronville's rating?

Meridian Care of Hebbronville has 2 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 Meridian Care of Hebbronville receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Meridian Care of Hebbronville 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 Meridian Care of Hebbronville?

It is for profit - partnership. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Meridian Care of Hebbronville and how do I contact it?

Meridian Care of Hebbronville is at 606 W Gruy, Hebbronville, TX 78361. Phone: (361) 527-4411.

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.