Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2530 Central Palm Dr · Rio Grande City, TX · 78582 · 9564873996
110 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Wellsential Health
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,514 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · 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 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
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 September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 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 September 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 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 June 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 4, 2024 | Fine | $13,514 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676119 · certified since October 19, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.