Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3810 Hale St · Harlingen, TX · 78550 · 9564128660
120 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Wellsential Health
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Federal penalties on record: $99,996 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$99,996 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $99,996 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026
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 February 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
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.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C February 24, 2026
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023 · 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 November 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | Fine | $93,980 |
| September 20, 2024 | Fine | $6,016 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675606 · certified since June 26, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.