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Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home
301 E Yuma Ave, Mcallen, TX 78503
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 160 beds, Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home serves Mcallen in Hidalgo County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2005.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 9, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $15K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 28.5%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hidalgo Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 24 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.8 | 18.3 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.5% | 40.0% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,901 | $16,611 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (22 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Jan 2026, 4 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 K ×1 D ×22 E ×3 B ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 May 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2023 |
| 17 Jul 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 17 Jul 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 17 Jul 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 17 Jul 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 17 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 17 Jul 2023 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | Fine | $14,901 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.5%, RNs 27.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.5% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.9% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.4% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, state. Legal business name: State Of Texas Veterans Land Board. Chain: Texvet (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sears Methodist Retirement System, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2010 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Hidalgo County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Mcallen | 93 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 17.2 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
| The Heights of Alamo | Alamo | 130 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 9.2 | $8K | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent | Mcallen | 120 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5.8 | $38K | 6 Sep 2025 |
| Mcallen Transitional Care Center | Mcallen | 100 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 18.0 | $9K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Mission | 170 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 14.1 | $8K | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care | Mission | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 15.0 | $39K | 11 Feb 2026 |
| San Juan Nursing Home, Inc. | San Juan | 114 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 9.6 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Weslaco | 120 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 21.7 | — | 24 Apr 2026 |
All 22 facilities in Hidalgo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $15K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home?
It is part of the Texvet chain. Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sears Methodist Retirement System, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.