nursing home in Brownsville, TX
Fox Hollow Post Acute
310 America Drive, Brownsville, TX 78526 · (956) 574-3400
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Fox Hollow Post Acute at a glance
Fox Hollow Post Acute is a 126-bed for-profit nursing home in Brownsville, Texas (Cameron County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3 hours of nursing care per day (0.2 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 22, 2026) found 16 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
Federal regulators fined it 4 times in the past three years, totaling $60,256.
Nursing staff turnover is 47% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 126
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 13, 2016
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Cameron County
- CMS Certification Number
- 676398
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.02 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.17 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.81 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.60 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 62.5% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 16 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 9 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 218 | 102 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 4 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $60,256 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 4 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 126 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 124 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 98.3% | 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) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.8% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.8% | 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) | 10.1% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.9% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0.9% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.8% | 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) | 7.3% | 18% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14.3% | 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
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 88% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.9% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 31 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 4 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 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 July 25, 2026 |
| July 24, 2026 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 July 25, 2026 |
| June 27, 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 July 19, 2026 |
| June 4, 2026 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 | Past Non-Compliance |
| May 2, 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 May 18, 2026 |
| May 2, 2026 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2026 |
| January 22, 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 12, 2026 |
| January 22, 2026 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2026 |
| January 22, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2026 |
| January 22, 2026 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2026 |
| January 22, 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 12, 2026 |
| January 22, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2026 |
| January 22, 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 12, 2026 |
| November 19, 2025 Complaint | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0839 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 20, 2025 |
| October 14, 2025 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 15, 2025 |
| December 15, 2024 Complaint | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 2, 2025 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| October 30, 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 November 1, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0635 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 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 November 1, 2024 |
| September 19, 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 October 9, 2024 |
| September 19, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| September 19, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 9, 2024 |
| July 9, 2024 Complaint | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 29, 2024 |
| April 6, 2024 Complaint | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0626 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 10, 2024 |
| July 27, 2023 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 August 22, 2023 |
| July 27, 2023 Standard | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 22, 2023 |
| July 27, 2023 Standard | 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 August 22, 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 4 federal penalties in the past three years, including $60,256 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | Fine | $16,355 |
| May 2, 2026 | Fine | $31,528 |
| October 14, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
| April 6, 2024 | Fine | $4,092 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIOTT, BENJAMIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/23/2015 |
| FAGLIE, KELLY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/25/2016 |
| GAITONDE, GAJANAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2006 |
| GONZALES, HECTOR Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2001 |
| GONZALES, JUAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| GUTIERREZ, MONICA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2014 |
| KESSLER, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/27/1973 |
| ZAMORA, RAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/1980 |
| APOLINAR, ADAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/23/2015 |
| CONTRERAS, TERRI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2019 |
| NORDWICK, THOMAS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| BROWNSVILLE SNF, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| GARATE, PAUL Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fox Hollow Post Acute's rating?
Fox Hollow Post Acute has 1 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 Fox Hollow Post Acute receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 16 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Fox Hollow Post Acute 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 Fox Hollow Post Acute?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Fox Hollow Post Acute and how do I contact it?
Fox Hollow Post Acute is at 310 America Drive, Brownsville, TX 78526. Phone: (956) 574-3400.
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.