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Nursing home in Uvalde, Texas

Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Medicare and Medicaid

200 Riverside Drive, Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 278-5641

CMS star ratings

CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Texas (1,165 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.

Overall rating

  • This nursing home2
  • Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
  • U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)

Health inspections

  • This nursing home3
  • Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
  • U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)

Staffing

  • This nursing home1
  • Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
  • U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)

Quality measures

  • This nursing home3
  • Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
  • U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)

Health inspections

Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jun 26, 2026. CMS counts 14 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.

  • This nursing home14
  • Texas average9.4 (1,171 with data)
  • U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)

Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.

Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023

Inspectors cited 26 health deficiencies on 4 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 25 potential for harm, 1 minimal harm potential.

  • 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
  • 0 Actual harm
  • 25 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
  • 1 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
The 10 most recent of 26 health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Jun 26, 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesF Potential for harm, widespreadStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 27, 2026
Jun 26, 2026F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident Rights DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 27, 2026
Jun 26, 2026F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident Rights DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026F0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Environmental DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 27, 2026
Jun 26, 2026F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 29, 2026
Show the other 16 deficiencies
Older health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Jun 26, 2026F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026F0761Ensure 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.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026F0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Environmental DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 27, 2026
Apr 9, 2025F0850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.Administration DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction May 12, 2025
Apr 9, 2025F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2025
Apr 9, 2025F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2025
Apr 9, 2025F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2025
Apr 9, 2025F0761Ensure 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.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2025
Apr 9, 2025F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights DeficienciesC Minimal harm potential, widespreadStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2025
Feb 28, 2024F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident Rights DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 29, 2024
Feb 28, 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 29, 2024
Feb 28, 2024F0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 29, 2024
Feb 28, 2024F0761Ensure 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.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 29, 2024
Feb 28, 2024F0850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.Administration DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 29, 2024
Jan 19, 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 20, 2024

Staffing

Total nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

  • This nursing home2.77 hours
  • Texas average3.39 hours (1,148 with data)
  • U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)

Registered nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

  • This nursing home0.29 hours
  • Texas average0.43 hours (1,148 with data)
  • U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)

Nursing staff turnover

Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.

  • This nursing home97.1%
  • Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
  • U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)

Penalties

CMS lists 0 penalties for this nursing home: 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.

Facility details

Certified beds200
Average residents per day90.6
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Inside a hospitalNo
Continuing care retirement communityNo
Resident and family councilResident
Automatic sprinklers in all required areasYes
ChainCreative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities)
Legal business nameWEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
First approved for Medicare and MedicaidJun 14, 1985
CountyUvalde
CMS certification number455536

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Hospitals in Uvalde
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Uvalde Memorial HospitalCritical Access HospitalsYes

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