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McAllen Transitional Care Center

McAllen, TX · Medicare-certified · 100 beds

In good standing
Government-runChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall

McAllen Transitional Care Center in McAllen, TX has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but only average health inspection and staffing ratings (3 stars each). It reported no fines in the last 24 months, and its nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day is below the federal benchmark of 4.1.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.7222 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7222.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.46
Licensed practical nurses
1.18
Nurse aides
2.08
Weekend nursing
3.21

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

18.2%11.8%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

0%1.7%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

7%5.7%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

3.3%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

1.8%5.5%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

14.6%8.7%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

12.9%8.4%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

13.8%14.3%No change

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

2.7%1.5%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

3.4%7.5%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%0%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—100%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%98.3%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—97%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E

The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D

The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  5. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  8. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  9. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $8,827 was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,827 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Jul 31, 2024

    $8,827

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Dec 1, 2023

Now operated by Fannin County Hospital Authority, previously Klement Healthcare INC.

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 344 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
85.8 residents on an average day (86% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 21 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.