Meridian Care of Alice

Nursing Home · Alice, TX

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Individual

CMS certification number455455
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

219 N King ST
Alice, TX 78332
Jim Wells County
Phone
(361) 664-4366
ZIP code
78332 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
201
Residents per day
124.1 (62% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
October 24, 1979
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.21 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.44 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.97 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.80 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.76 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
34.7 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
35.7 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 27, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 4 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Past Non-Compliance
2026-03-27 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-03-28
2026-03-27 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-03-28
2026-03-27 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-03-28
2026-03-27 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-03-28
2026-03-27 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-28
2026-03-27 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-28
2026-03-27 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-28
2026-02-19 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-20
2025-12-03 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-08-29 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-30
2025-01-16 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-17
2025-01-16 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-17
2023-10-26 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-09
2023-10-26 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-09
2023-10-26 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-09
2023-10-26 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-09
2023-08-24 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-25
2023-08-24 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-25

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $143,518 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-06-05Fine$16,355
2026-03-27Fine$127,163

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Meridian Care of Alice?

Meridian Care of Alice has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.

How many beds does Meridian Care of Alice have?

It has 201 certified beds and cares for about 124 residents per day.

Has Meridian Care of Alice been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $143,518 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Meridian Care of Alice?

(361) 664-4366. The facility is located at 219 N King ST, Alice, TX 78332.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.