Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
4503 S Sugar Rd · Edinburg, TX · 78539 · 9563861112
126 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Wellsential Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,582 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 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 April 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 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 February 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 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 December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2023 · 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 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 3, 2023 | Fine | $7,582 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676346 · certified since November 9, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.