Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Rio Grande City, TX
CMS certification number676119
Contact & location
2530 Central Palm DRRio Grande City, TX 78582
Starr County
- Phone
- (956) 487-3996
- ZIP code
- 78582 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 110
- Residents per day
- 88.0 (80% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Starr County Hospital District
- Chain
- Wellsential Health (67 facilities, avg 2.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 19, 2006
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.28 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.47 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.75 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.07 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.95 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 24.2 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 44.4 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 10, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 5
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | 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 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-05 | 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 2026-05-27 |
| 2025-11-20 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-21 |
| 2025-11-20 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-21 |
| 2025-11-20 | 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 2025-11-21 |
| 2025-09-10 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-12 |
| 2025-09-10 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-12 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-12 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-12 |
| 2025-09-10 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-12 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-12 |
| 2024-11-04 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-11-04 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-08-08 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-08-08 | 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 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-06-20 | 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 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-06-20 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2023-05-18 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-19 |
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 $13,514 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-04 | Fine | $13,514 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Starr County Hospital District (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| 2530 Central Palm Drive LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dekowski, Donovan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gonzales, Ana (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martinez, Arturo (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pena, Alegria (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pena, Emanuel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs Master Tenant LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs of Rio Grande City, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs Rehab LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Starr County Hospital District (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Munoz, Thalia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs of Rio Grande City, LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| CSV Rhea Management Holdco, LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| DWD TX Holdings LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center INC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reg HG Opco 1, LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reg HG Opco LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reg Operator Holdco LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Texas Holdings LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baird, Daniel (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clapp, Barbara (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cortese, Daren (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gibson, Patricia (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Guerra, Adrian (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mandelbaum, Elliot (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Munoz, Thalia (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pena, Elisa (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Salinas, Arcadio (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dekowski, Donovan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pena, Alegria (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs of Rio Grande City, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Starr County Hospital District (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 110 certified beds and cares for about 88 residents per day.
Has Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $13,514 in the last three years.
Who owns Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of Wellsential Health 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 Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
(956) 487-3996. The facility is located at 2530 Central Palm DR, Rio Grande City, TX 78582.
Other nursing homes in Rio Grande City
-
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care
Nursing Home · Rio Grande City, TX · 120 beds
★★★★
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.