Nursing home in Rio Grande City, Texas
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care
Medicare and Medicaid
5260 Brand St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(888) 707-8277
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 home2
- 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): Jan 13, 2026. CMS counts 9 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home9
- 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 24 health deficiencies on 7 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 24 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 15, 2026 |
| Jan 13, 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 Jan 15, 2026 |
| Jan 13, 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 15, 2026 |
| Jan 13, 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 15, 2026 |
| Jan 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 15, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 9, 2025 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 9, 2025 |
| Dec 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 Dec 9, 2025 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 9, 2025 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 25, 2024 |
Show the other 14 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 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 Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 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 Oct 25, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 4, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 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 Oct 4, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 19, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 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 Aug 9, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 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 Jul 19, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 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 19, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 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 Jun 19, 2024 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 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 Apr 12, 2024 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 12, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home2.99 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 home0.47 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 home42.7%
- 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 beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 101.4 |
| 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 | Oct 29, 2020 |
| County | Starr |
| CMS certification number | 676495 |
Also in Rio Grande City
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 110 | Government - Hospital district |
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starr County Memorial Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |