VERANDA REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE (Harlingen, TX) has an overall 5-star rating, with 4 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for quality measures, but only 2 stars for staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 3.03 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0261.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.58
Licensed practical nurses
0.43
Nurse aides
2.02
Weekend nursing
2.47
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
1.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.3%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
10.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
25.9%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.3%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
8.6%Worsening
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
100%Steady
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 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 make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
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: 1 fine · $8,021 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 12, 2024
$8,021
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 338 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
87.5 residents on an average day (88% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 34 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.