Meridian Care Monte Vista

616 W Russell Pl · San Antonio, TX · 78212 · 2107359233

106 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Rj Meridian Care

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

2 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.

67% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 27
Serious harm & abuse 20% 40
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 58
Trend 10% 40
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.843.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.380.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.02≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year67%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $28,345

Inspection citations (48 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J March 20, 2026 · 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.

    Past Non-Compliance · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E February 13, 2026

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Corrected March 1, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected March 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 13, 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 March 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected March 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected March 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E February 13, 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 March 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E February 13, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 1, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E February 13, 2026

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected March 1, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · F November 25, 2025 · 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 December 25, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E August 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 20, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Immediate jeopardy · J August 3, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Corrected August 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Corrected June 21, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected March 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E June 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected June 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E June 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected June 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected June 21, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E June 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 June 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E June 20, 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 June 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected November 7, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · 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 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected November 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Corrected November 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
March 20, 2026Fine$14,020
August 3, 2025Fine$14,325

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455450 · certified since January 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.