Kingsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3130 S Brahma Blvd · Kingsville, TX · 78363 · 3615928700
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wellsential Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
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.
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.
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 | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · 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 March 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 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 July 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 24, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 24, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 24, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675815 · certified since November 10, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.