Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home

Nursing Home · McAllen, TX

CMS overall rating 2/5 Abuse citation Government - State

CMS certification number676063
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

301 E Yuma Ave
McAllen, TX 78503
Hidalgo County
Phone
(956) 682-4224
ZIP code
78503 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
160
Residents per day
154.7 (97% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
State of Texas Veterans Land Board
Chain
Texvet (9 facilities, avg 2.7★)
Medicare certified since
July 14, 2005
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
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
3.58 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.38 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.96 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.24 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.04 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
28.5 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
27.8 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 7, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
14.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
8
Citations on record (3 years)
30 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-20 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 2026-06-09
2026-04-01 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 2026-04-02
2026-02-27 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 · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-02-08
2026-02-27 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-02-08
2026-02-27 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-07
2026-02-27 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-07
2026-02-27 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-07
2026-01-07 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-12
2026-01-07 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 2026-01-12
2026-01-07 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-12
2026-01-07 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 2026-01-12
2026-01-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-12
2026-01-07 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-12
2025-08-18 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 2025-09-08
2025-05-16 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 2025-05-19
2025-02-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-22
2025-02-21 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-22
2025-02-21 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		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-22
2024-10-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-19
2024-10-30 Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
F0635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-19
2024-10-30 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-19
2024-10-04 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 2024-10-27
2024-10-04 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-27
2023-07-17 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		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-02-13
2023-07-17 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-17
2023-07-17 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-17
2023-07-17 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 2023-08-17
2023-07-17 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 2023-08-17
2023-07-17 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-17
2023-07-17 Have policies on smoking.
F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-17

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 $14,901 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-27Fine$14,901

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Elledge, Matthew (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sears Methodist Retirement System, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Berkely, John (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home?

Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home has a 2-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 Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home have?

It has 160 certified beds and cares for about 155 residents per day.

Has Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $14,901 in the last three years.

Who owns Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home?

It is part of Texvet and is classified as government - state. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home?

(956) 682-4224. The facility is located at 301 E Yuma Ave, 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.