Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Nursing Home · Harlingen, TX

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number455925

Contact & location

4301 South Expressway 83
Harlingen, TX 78550
Cameron County
Phone
(956) 423-4959
ZIP code
78550 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
100
Residents per day
83.2 (83% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Fannin County Hospital Authority
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.35 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.60 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.58 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.17 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.69 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
39.7 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
25.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 25, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
7
Citations on record (3 years)
18 health · 2 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-09 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-04-09 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-04-09 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-02-18 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-19
2026-02-04 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-05
2025-12-10 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-11
2025-06-25 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-26
2025-06-25 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-26
2025-06-25 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 2025-06-26
2025-06-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-26
2025-05-22 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-23
2025-05-22 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-23
2024-05-09 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-23
2024-05-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-23
2024-04-12 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		 Corrected 2023-12-07
2024-04-12 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-13
2023-03-03 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-03
2023-03-03 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-03

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,021 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-04-12Fine$8,021

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Fannin County Hospital Authority (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Caretrust GP LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Caretrust Reit INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
CTR Partnership LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Expressway Health Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Harlingen Healthcare, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hess, Jason (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kotta, Shridhar (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanderson, Clark (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hess, Jason (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Kotta, Shridhar (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Harlingen Healthcare, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hess, Jason (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kotta, Shridhar (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare has a 5-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 Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare have?

It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 83 residents per day.

Has Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,021 in the last three years.

Who owns Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

(956) 423-4959. The facility is located at 4301 South Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78550.

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