McAllen Transitional Care Center

Nursing Home · McAllen, TX

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - Hospital district

CMS certification number676042

Contact & location

2109 South K Street
McAllen, TX 78503
Hidalgo County
Phone
(956) 686-9100
ZIP code
78503 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
100
Residents per day
85.8 (86% occupied)
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Legal name
Fannin County Hospital Authority
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
January 20, 2005
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
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
3.72 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.46 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.18 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.08 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.21 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
32.1 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
20.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 11, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
18 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-11 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-12
2026-03-11 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-12
2026-03-11 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 2026-03-12
2026-03-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-12
2026-03-11 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 2026-03-12
2026-01-29 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 2026-01-30
2025-11-25 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-26
2025-11-25 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 2025-11-26
2025-11-25 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 2025-11-26
2025-11-21 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 2025-11-22
2024-12-12 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-13
2024-12-12 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 2024-12-13
2024-07-31 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 2024-08-01
2024-02-08 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 2024-02-10
2023-09-29 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.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-30
2023-09-29 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-30
2023-09-29 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-30
2023-09-29 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 2023-09-30

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 $8,827 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-31Fine$8,827

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Fannin County Hospital Authority (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Barrera, Ediel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Klement Healthcare INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Health Investors, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pena, Jose (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Texas Nhi Investors, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanderson, Clark (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Barrera, Ediel (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Pena, Jose (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Barrera, Ediel (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Klement Healthcare INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pena, Jose (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of McAllen Transitional Care Center?

McAllen Transitional Care Center has a 4-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 McAllen Transitional Care Center have?

It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 86 residents per day.

Has McAllen Transitional Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,827 in the last three years.

Who owns McAllen Transitional Care Center?

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

What is the phone number of McAllen Transitional Care Center?

(956) 686-9100. The facility is located at 2109 South K Street, McAllen, TX 78503.

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