Mcallen Transitional Care Center
Mcallen, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676042) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,827
Phone: (956) 686-9100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mcallen Transitional Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Mcallen Transitional Care Center reports 3.72 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Mcallen Transitional Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,827.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Mcallen Transitional Care Center is a government-owned nursing home (Hidalgo County hospital district) in Mcallen, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 2005. The facility is certified for 100 beds and had an average of 85.8 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives this facility an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65. The component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 32.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,827.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status flagged in the data provided for this facility.
Mcallen Transitional Care Center is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months.
This profile is built entirely from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 32.1% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,827.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds and had an average of 85.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (a hospital district) and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on January 20, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9566869100 or 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 9566869100 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676042?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.