Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
3810 Hale St, Harlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Government · 120 certified beds · 85% occupancy · (956) 412-8660
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall — average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 2 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.48 nurse hours per resident per day. 6% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 32.9% · RN turnover: 28.6%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0684 · Feb 20, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 21, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Feb 24, 2026Corrected Feb 26, 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Feb 24, 2026Corrected Feb 26, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Feb 24, 2026Corrected Feb 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0657 · Feb 24, 2026Corrected Feb 26, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0679 · Feb 24, 2026Corrected Feb 26, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Feb 24, 2026Corrected Feb 26, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0809 · Feb 24, 2026Corrected Feb 26, 2026
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0842 · Feb 24, 2026Corrected Feb 26, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Minimal harmTag F0577 · Feb 24, 2026Corrected Feb 26, 2026
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 19 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Wellsential Health chain (68 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.6★.