Government - Hospital district · 120 certified beds · CMS number 675606
Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Harlingen, TX
CMS records 19 health deficiencies at Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harlingen, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Feb 24, 2026. The highest severity cited is J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level, 1 of them recorded as past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection). CMS lists 1 fine totaling $6,016 in the last three years.
- 19deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 10in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Jhighest severity · Immediate jeopardy
- $6,016fines, last 3 years
- 3CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (10 deficiencies)
Standard inspection Feb 24, 2026. CMS counts 10 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.
Feb 24, 2026 · Standard inspection
9 deficiencies, highest E
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 26, 2026
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 26, 2026
F809 · Meal times and snacks
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 26, 2026
F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 26, 2026
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 26, 2026
F679 · Activities program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 26, 2026
F657 · Care plan timing and team review
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 26, 2026
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 26, 2026
F577 · Seeing inspection results
Requirement cited (CMS): Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
- Severity
- C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Feb 26, 2026
Feb 20, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest J
F684 · Quality of care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 21, 2026
Previous cycle: 4 deficiencies (standard inspection Nov 8, 2024)
Standard inspection Nov 8, 2024. CMS counts 4 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Nov 8, 2024 · Standard inspection
3 deficiencies, highest D
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Dec 5, 2024
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Dec 5, 2024
F677 · Help with daily care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Dec 5, 2024
Sep 20, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest J
F689 · Accident prevention and supervision
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Oct 9, 2023
Earlier cycle: 5 deficiencies (standard inspection Aug 3, 2023)
Standard inspection Aug 3, 2023. CMS counts 5 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Nov 15, 2023 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 18, 2023
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 18, 2023
Aug 3, 2023 · Standard inspection
3 deficiencies, highest D
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 7, 2023
F679 · Activities program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 7, 2023
F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 7, 2023
Tags cited in more than one inspection
5 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F656 Comprehensive person-centered care plan | 2 | Feb 24, 2026; Nov 15, 2023 |
| F679 Activities program | 2 | Feb 24, 2026; Aug 3, 2023 |
| F812 Food safety and sanitation | 2 | Feb 24, 2026; Nov 8, 2024 |
| F842 Complete, confidential medical records | 2 | Feb 24, 2026; Nov 15, 2023 |
| F880 Infection prevention and control program | 2 | Nov 8, 2024; Aug 3, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | Fine | $6,016 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.48 h (above the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.29 h (below the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.10 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32.9% (Texas median 52.1%)
- Administrators who left
- 0
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 2 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 2 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 5 of 5
CMS figures for Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 3810 Hale Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
- Phone
- (956) 412-8660
- County
- Cameron
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Chain (CMS)
- Wellsential Health
- Certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 102.4
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Jun 26, 1996
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
Questions to ask on a visit
Based on the tags cited most often here.
- How are a resident's goals and preferences written into the care plan? (F656, cited 2 times)
- Can residents and families see this month's activity calendar, including options for residents who stay in their rooms? (F679, cited 2 times)
- When was the kitchen last inspected, and how are food temperatures checked? (F812, cited 2 times)
- Does the home use electronic health records, and can families get access through a portal? (F842, cited 2 times)
Other nursing homes in Harlingen and the same chain
- Windsor Atrium
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Seguin · 52 deficiencies - Town and Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Boerne · 51 deficiencies - Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing C
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Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.