Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement
2101 Treasure Hills Blvd · Harlingen, TX · 78550 · 9564303100
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $15,997 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2026
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.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2025
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.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G June 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 9, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 25, 2025 | Fine | $9,113 |
| June 25, 2024 | Fine | $2,867 |
| February 23, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455672 · certified since November 10, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.