Nursing home in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
3810 HALE AVE, Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-8660
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 3 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 home3
- Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home2
- Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home2
- Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home5
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Feb 24, 2026. CMS counts 10 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home10
- 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 16 health deficiencies on 5 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 2 immediate jeopardy, 13 potential for harm, 1 minimal harm potential.
- 2 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 13 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 1 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | 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 | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 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 Feb 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident Rights Deficiencies | C Minimal harm potential, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 26, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 21, 2026 |
Show the other 6 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2024 | 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 Dec 5, 2024 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 5, 2024 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 5, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Oct 9, 2023 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 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 Nov 18, 2023 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 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 Nov 18, 2023 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.48 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 home32.9%
- Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 1 penalty for this nursing home: 1 fine totaling $6,016, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 102.4 |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| 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 | Wellsential Health (67 facilities) |
| Legal business name | OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Jun 26, 1996 |
| County | Cameron |
| CMS certification number | 675606 |
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 | ||
| Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement | 60 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Treasure Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | 120 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| 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 |