The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE
ALICE, TX · Medicare-certified · 201 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Meridian Care of Alice has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, $211,990 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.21 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2103 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $211,990recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2103.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.44
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97
- Nurse aides
- 1.80
- Weekend nursing
- 2.76
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
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
6%10.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.4%1.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.3%5.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.3%5.3%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.1%8.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2%11.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.9%34.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%5.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0.7%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.7%15.1%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%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
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 March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,355 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $195,635 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $211,990 in total fines.
- $16,355
Federal fine
Jun 5, 2026
- $195,635
Federal fine
Mar 27, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of RJ MERIDIAN CARE · 5 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 124.1 residents on an average day (62% of 201 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 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.