Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 320 Lorenaly Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520
- CCN
- 676083
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Chain
- Wellsential Health
- Residents per day
- 99
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 12 Aug 2025. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Texas is 8. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $57,708 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Cameron County median | Texas median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 14 homes in the county, 1,177 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Texas median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 12 Aug 2025 | 11 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 27 Jun 2024 | 24 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 7 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | L0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 24 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 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 | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | K | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | 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 | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 7 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Feb 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Mar 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 | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 30 Mar 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 | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | Fine | $10,361 | |
| 8 May 2025 | Fine | $47,347 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Texas median | Texas average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 2.88 | 3.30 | 3.39 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.77 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.73 | 2.00 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.50 | 2.90 | 2.98 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 62.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Texas median
- 52.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 75.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.0% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.5% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.9% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Val Verde County Hospital District
- Chain
- Wellsential Health (67 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Val Verde County Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Regency IHS of Brownsville LLC | Direct ownership interest | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| CSV Rhea Management Holdco, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| DWD TX Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Reg Leased Opco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Reg Operator Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Regency Texas Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Regency IHS of Brownsville LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Val Verde County Hospital District | Operational/managerial control | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| 320 Lorenally Drive LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Regency IHS Clinical Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Regency IHS of Brownsville LLC | Adp of the snf | 17 Jun 2025 | |
| Regency IHS Rehab LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC | Adp of the snf | 17 Jun 2025 | |
| Val Verde County Hospital District | Adp of the snf | 17 Jun 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Cameron County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Hollow Post Acute | Brownsville | 1 of 5 | 14 | $60,256 | 22 Jan 2026 | |
| Mesa Hills Post Acute | Brownsville | 3 of 5 | 13 | $5,734 | 6 May 2025 | |
| Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Brownsville | 2 of 5 | 12 | $14,433 | 19 Nov 2025 | |
| Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Brownsville | 4 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 15 Jan 2026 | |
| Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill | Brownsville | 3 of 5 | 11 | $8,434 | 1 Jul 2025 | |
| Spanish Meadows | Brownsville | 2 of 5 | 13 | $11,001 | 29 Jan 2026 | |
| Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Harlingen | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 9 Jul 2025 | |
| Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harli | Harlingen | 5 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 12 Jun 2025 | |
| Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement | Harlingen | 4 of 5 | 7 | $15,997 | 15 Apr 2026 | |
| Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Harlingen | 3 of 5 | 10 | $6,016 | 24 Feb 2026 | |
| Treasure Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | Harlingen | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 10 Dec 2025 | |
| Windsor Atrium | Harlingen | 2 of 5 | 17 | $23,154 | 29 Aug 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Texas Health and Human Services: complaint and incident intakeThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Texas, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (CCN 676083). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/brownsville-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center-brownsville-tx-676083/
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Questions
- When was Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 8 Dec 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 27 Jun 2024.
- Who operates Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Wellsential Health. The CMS ownership file names 3 organisations for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 6 homes in Texas as Special Focus Facilities and 30 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.