nursing home in Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care
5260 Brand St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · (888) 707-8277
★★★★★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
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care at a glance
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care is a 120-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 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 13, 2026) found 9 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 42.7% 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
- October 29, 2020
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Starr County
- CMS Certification Number
- 676495
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) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 2.99 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) | 1.82 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.65 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.7% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| 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) | 9 | 9 | 9 | Average |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 4 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 45 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 101 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 84.5% | 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) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.7% | 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% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 12.2% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 2.7% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.9% | 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) | 15% | 18% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 7.2% | 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) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 88% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| January 13, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| January 13, 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 January 15, 2026 |
| January 13, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| January 13, 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 January 15, 2026 |
| January 13, 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 January 15, 2026 |
| December 8, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 9, 2025 |
| December 8, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 9, 2025 |
| December 8, 2025 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 December 9, 2025 |
| December 8, 2025 Complaint | 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 9, 2025 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 25, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 25, 2024 |
| October 17, 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 October 25, 2024 |
| October 17, 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 October 25, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | 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 October 25, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 25, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 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 October 4, 2024 |
| July 18, 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 July 19, 2024 |
| July 18, 2024 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 9, 2024 |
| July 18, 2024 Complaint | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 19, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 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 19, 2024 |
| June 12, 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 19, 2024 |
| April 3, 2024 Complaint | 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 April 12, 2024 |
| April 3, 2024 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| July 21, 2023 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2023 |
| July 21, 2023 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 July 22, 2023 |
| July 21, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 22, 2023 |
| July 21, 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 July 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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2023 |
| DEKOWSKI, DONOVAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| FLORES, MICHELLLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/17/2023 |
| OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| REGENCY IHS REHAB LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| REGENCY IHS RGC LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| ROBLES, MARIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ROSA, MYRNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| STARR COUNTY SNF PROJECT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| VASQUEZ AGUILAR, MARIO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/2007 |
| REGENCY IHS RGC LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| CSV RHEA MANAGEMENT HOLDCO, LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| DWD TX HOLDINGS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| JACK AND NANCY DWYER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| REG BRIDGE OPCO LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| REGENCY TEXAS HOLDINGS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| REG HG OPCO LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| REG OPERATOR HOLDCO LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| 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 |
| CRAYTON, TOM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2013 |
| DORMAN, JOHN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/18/2022 |
| FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/2007 |
| GIBSON, PATRICIA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| HALEY, JEFF Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2016 |
| KING, ABBY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2018 |
| KING, ELIZABETH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/17/2023 |
| MANDELBAUM, ELLIOT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| PISANI, ADAM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2019 |
| POPATIA, AMIRALI Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2020 |
| STUART, JULIUS Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/2023 |
| UTHMAN, EDWARD Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2008 |
| DEKOWSKI, DONOVAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| FLORES, MICHELLLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/17/2023 |
| OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| REGENCY IHS RGC LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care's rating?
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care 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 Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care 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 Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care?
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 Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care and how do I contact it?
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care is at 5260 Brand St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Phone: (888) 707-8277.
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.