Rio Grande City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Rio Grande City, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676119) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,514
Phone: (956) 487-3996 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rio Grande City Nursing And Rehabilitation 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 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.28 hours per resident per day at Rio Grande City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 24.2%, and the facility's CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,514.00 for Rio Grande City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Rio Grande City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a government-owned facility (Starr County hospital district) in Rio Grande City, Texas, certified for 110 beds with an average daily census of 88 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since October 19, 2006.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.28 hours per resident per day, with 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,514.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the provided data for this facility.
This facility is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars across the chain. CMS data indicate no change in ownership within the last 12 months for this facility.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
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, above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.28 hours per resident per day, with 0.47 RN hours per resident per day and 24.2% turnover; its CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,514.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 110 beds with an average daily census of 88 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (Starr County hospital district) and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 19, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility's are 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9564873996 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 9564873996 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676119?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.