Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 3810 Hale Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
- CCN
- 675606
- Ownership type
- Government, hospital district
- Certified beds
- 120
- Chain
- Wellsential Health
- Residents per day
- 102
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 24 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 10 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Texas is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $6,016 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
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 | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 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) | 24 Feb 2026 | 10 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 8 Nov 2024 | 4 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 5 | 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 | K0 | 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 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 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 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 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 | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2024 | Fine | $6,016 |
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 | 3.48 | 3.30 | 3.39 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.29 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.36 | 2.00 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.10 | 2.90 | 2.98 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 32.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, Texas median
- 52.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 28.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
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 | 17.0% | 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 | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.8% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.8% | 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
- Government, hospital district
- Legal business name
- Oakbend Medical Center
- Chain
- Wellsential Health (67 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbend Medical Center | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Regency IHS of Harlingen LLC | Direct ownership interest | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| CSV Rhea Management Holdco, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| DWD TX Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Reg HG Opco 1, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Reg HG Opco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Reg Operator Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Regency Texas Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Oakbend Medical Center | Operational/managerial control | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Regency IHS of Harlingen LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| 3810 Hale Street LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Oakbend Medical Center | Adp of the snf | 10 Apr 2025 | |
| Regency IHS Clinical Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Regency IHS Master Tenant LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Regency IHS of Harlingen LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Regency IHS Rehab LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Mar 2023 | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Mar 2023 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harli | Harlingen | 5 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 12 Jun 2025 | |
| Treasure Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | Harlingen | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 10 Dec 2025 | |
| Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Harlingen | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 9 Jul 2025 | |
| Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement | Harlingen | 4 of 5 | 7 | $15,997 | 15 Apr 2026 | |
| Windsor Atrium | Harlingen | 2 of 5 | 17 | $23,154 | 29 Aug 2025 | |
| Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Harlingen | 5 of 5 | 10 | $8,021 | 25 Jun 2025 | |
| Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Brownsville | 1 of 5 | 11 | $57,708 | 12 Aug 2025 | |
| Mesa Hills Post Acute | Brownsville | 3 of 5 | 13 | $5,734 | 6 May 2025 | |
| Fox Hollow Post Acute | Brownsville | 1 of 5 | 14 | $60,256 | 22 Jan 2026 | |
| Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Brownsville | 4 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 15 Jan 2026 | |
| Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Brownsville | 2 of 5 | 12 | $14,433 | 19 Nov 2025 | |
| Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill | Brownsville | 3 of 5 | 11 | $8,434 | 1 Jul 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 Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (CCN 675606). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/harlingen-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center-harlingen-tx-675606/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Feb 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 9 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 8 Nov 2024.
- Who operates Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as government, hospital district. 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 Harlingen 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.