Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 4-star overall rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but weaker staffing (2 stars) and an inspection rating of 3 stars. It reported 3.31 nurse hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it has had $99,996 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: February 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $99,996recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3081.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.28
Licensed practical nurses
0.78
Nurse aides
2.24
Weekend nursing
2.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
6.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.5%Steady
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.6%Steady
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $93,980 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $6,016 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $99,996 in total fines.
Federal fine
Feb 20, 2026
$93,980
Federal fine
Sep 20, 2024
$6,016
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of WELLSENTIAL HEALTH · 68 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
107.4 residents on an average day (90% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.