Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care
Nursing Home · Rio Grande City, TX
CMS certification number676495
Contact & location
5260 Brand STRio Grande City, TX 78582
Starr County
- Phone
- (888) 707-8277
- ZIP code
- 78582 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 101.4 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Oakbend Medical Center
- Chain
- Wellsential Health (67 facilities, avg 2.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 29, 2020
- 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
- 2.99 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.47 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.82 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.65 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.7 (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
- January 13, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 27 health · 2 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-13 | 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 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-13 | 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 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-13 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2026-01-13 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-08 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-09 |
| 2025-12-08 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-09 |
| 2025-12-08 | 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 2025-12-09 |
| 2025-12-08 | 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 2025-12-09 |
| 2024-10-17 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-17 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-17 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-09-26 | 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 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-09-26 | 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 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-07-18 | 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 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-07-18 | 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 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-18 | 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 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-06-12 | 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 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-06-12 | 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 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-04-03 | 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 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-04-03 | 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 2024-04-12 |
| 2023-07-21 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-22 |
| 2023-07-21 | 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 2023-07-22 |
| 2023-07-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-22 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Oakbend Medical Center (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Dekowski, Donovan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Flores, Michellle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oakbend Medical Center (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs Rehab LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs RGC LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Robles, Maria (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rosa, Myrna (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Starr County SNF Project LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vasquez Aguilar, Mario (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Freudenberger, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs RGC 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 Bridge Opco 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 | |
| Crayton, Tom (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dorman, John (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Freudenberger, Joseph (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gibson, Patricia (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haley, Jeff (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| King, Abby (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| King, Elizabeth (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mandelbaum, Elliot (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pisani, Adam (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Popatia, Amirali (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuart, Julius (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Uthman, Edward (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dekowski, Donovan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Flores, Michellle (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oakbend Medical Center (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs RGC LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care?
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care 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 Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 101 residents per day.
Has Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care?
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 Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care?
(888) 707-8277. The facility is located at 5260 Brand ST, Rio Grande City, TX 78582.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.