Golden Palms Rehabilitation And Retirement
Harlingen, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455672) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $15,997
Phone: (956) 430-3100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Golden Palms Rehabilitation And Retirement in Harlingen, Texas has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Golden Palms reports total nurse staffing of about 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.8%. Its CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Golden Palms has 3 federal fines on record totaling $15,997.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Golden Palms Rehabilitation And Retirement is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas. The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 47.3 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since November 10, 1986. Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company, and Golden Palms is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Golden Palms holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.44, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $15,997.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare release.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Golden Palms has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Golden Palms is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and turnover of 47.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $15,997.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Golden Palms is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 47.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 10, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Golden Palms scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9564303100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9564303100 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455672?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.