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Mcallen Transitional Care Center
2109 South K Street, 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.
Mcallen Transitional Care Center, in Mcallen, Texas, is certified for 100 beds under government, hospital district ownership and belongs to the The Ensign Group chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 2, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 32.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hidalgo Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 24 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.0 | 18.3 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.1% | 40.0% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,827 | $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: 11 Mar 2026, 12 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×15 E ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 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 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Nov 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 | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2025 |
| 12 Dec 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 | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 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 | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Sep 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 | 30 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2024 | Fine | $8,827 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.1%, RNs 20.0%; 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 | 11.5% | 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 | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.4% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.6% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.1% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.0% | 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, hospital district. Legal business name: Fannin County Hospital Authority. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin County Hospital Authority | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/01/2023 |
| Klement Healthcare Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| Klement Healthcare Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/24/2025 |
| National Health Investors, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Texas Nhi Investors, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Windsor Arbor View | Edinburg | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 18.3 | $8K | 5 Jun 2026 |
All 22 facilities in Hidalgo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mcallen Transitional Care Center been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Mcallen Transitional Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Mcallen Transitional Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mcallen Transitional Care Center?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Fannin County Hospital Authority and Klement Healthcare Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mcallen Transitional Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Mar 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.