Meridian Care of Alice
218 219 N King St · Alice, TX · 78332 · 3616644366
201 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Rj Meridian Care
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (4 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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.
4 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.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$195,635 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $195,635 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 27, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 27, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 27, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 27, 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 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 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 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 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 August 25, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 25, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | Fine | $195,635 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455455 · certified since October 24, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.