Nursing home in Harlingen, Texas
Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement
Medicare and Medicaid
2101 Treasure Hills Boulevard, Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-3100
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 4 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 home4
- Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home4
- Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home3
- Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home4
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Apr 15, 2026. CMS counts 7 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home7
- 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 23 health deficiencies on 14 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 1 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 21 potential for harm.
- 1 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 1 Actual harm
- 21 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 14, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 14, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | F0584 | Honor 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 Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 16, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 16, 2026 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 12, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 21, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 11, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | F0656 | Develop 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 Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 16, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 9, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 9, 2025 |
Show the other 13 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 9, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | F0656 | Develop 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 Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 16, 2025 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Oct 3, 2024 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 27, 2025 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 27, 2025 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | F0761 | Ensure 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 Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 27, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 22, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 26, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 26, 2024 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 24, 2024 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 10, 2023 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 10, 2023 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 30, 2023 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.44 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 home0.70 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 home47.8%
- Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 3 penalties for this nursing home: 3 fines totaling $15,997, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 60 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 47.3 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | The Ensign Group (344 facilities) |
| Legal business name | SANTIAGO HEALTHCARE LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Nov 10, 1986 |
| County | Cameron |
| CMS certification number | 455672 |
Also in Harlingen
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 124 | Government - Hospital district | ||
| Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 100 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harli | 154 | Non profit - Corporation | ||
| Treasure Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | 120 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 120 | Government - Hospital district | ||
| Windsor Atrium | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLC | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Palms Behavioral Health | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| Rio Grande State Center | Not available | Psychiatric | No |