nursing home in Rio Grande City, TX
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2530 Central Palm Dr, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · (956) 487-3996
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 110-bed government nursing home in Rio Grande City, Texas (Starr County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better 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 (September 10, 2025) found 11 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $13,514.
Nursing staff turnover is 24.2% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District
- Beds
- 110
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Wellsential Health
- Medicare-certified since
- October 19, 2006
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Starr County
- CMS Certification Number
- 676119
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.28 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.47 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.07 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.95 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 24.2% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.4% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 11 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 5 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 43 | 102 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $13,514 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 110 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 88 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 80% | 67.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.6% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 23% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| 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) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.8% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.1% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.1% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.3% | 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) | 19.5% | 18% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 8.8% | 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) | 99.7% | 96.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas 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) | 97.8% | 88% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 18 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 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 May 27, 2026 |
| November 20, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 21, 2025 |
| November 20, 2025 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 21, 2025 |
| November 20, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 21, 2025 |
| September 10, 2025 Standard | 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 September 12, 2025 |
| September 10, 2025 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| September 10, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| September 10, 2025 Standard | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| September 10, 2025 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| September 10, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| November 4, 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| August 8, 2024 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 3, 2024 |
| August 8, 2024 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 September 3, 2024 |
| June 20, 2024 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 June 21, 2024 |
| June 20, 2024 Complaint | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| May 18, 2023 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 19, 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 $13,514 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | Fine | $13,514 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/28/2015 |
| 2530 CENTRAL PALM DRIVE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| DEKOWSKI, DONOVAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| GONZALES, ANA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MARTINEZ, ARTURO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| PENA, ALEGRIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
| PENA, EMANUEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| REGENCY IHS CLINICAL CONSULTING, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| REGENCY IHS MASTER TENANT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| REGENCY IHS OF RIO GRANDE CITY, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| REGENCY IHS REHAB LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| STARR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| MUNOZ, THALIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1982 |
| REGENCY IHS OF RIO GRANDE CITY, LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| CSV RHEA MANAGEMENT HOLDCO, LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| DWD TX HOLDINGS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| JACK AND NANCY DWYER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| REGENCY TEXAS HOLDINGS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| REG HG OPCO 1, LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| REG HG OPCO LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| REG OPERATOR HOLDCO LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| BAIRD, DANIEL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2021 |
| CLAPP, BARBARA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| CORTESE, DAREN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/2021 |
| GIBSON, PATRICIA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| GUERRA, ADRIAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| MANDELBAUM, ELLIOT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MUNOZ, THALIA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1982 |
| PENA, ELISA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| SALINAS, ARCADIO Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/2024 |
| DEKOWSKI, DONOVAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| PENA, ALEGRIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2024 |
| REGENCY IHS OF RIO GRANDE CITY, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
| STARR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2015 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 4 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 Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 2530 Central Palm Dr, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Phone: (956) 487-3996.
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.