Nursing homes in Starr County, Texas
Starr County, Texas, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 230 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (48%). Inspectors recorded 45 health deficiencies over three cycles, 19.6 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $14K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Starr County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 1177 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 48% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 19.6 | 24.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $14K | $54M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Rio Grande City | 110 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16.4 | $14K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care | Rio Grande City | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 22.5 | — | 13 Jan 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 4 |
| F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | 4 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 4 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 2 |
Chains present: Wellsential Health (2).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Starr County, Texas?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 230 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Starr County have the highest CMS ratings?
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (4 stars), Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care (4 stars)
How do Starr County nursing homes compare with Texas?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 48% statewide; citations run at 19.6 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.