Meridian Care Of Alice
218 219 N King St, Alice, TX 78332 · Jim Wells County
For-profit · 201 certified beds · 62% occupancy · (361) 664-4366
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Meridian Care Of Alice 1 out of 5 stars overall — much below average. Its nurse staffing is 2% below the Texas median. It currently carries a federal abuse-warning icon. Inspectors cited it for 4 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.
3.21 nurse hours per resident per day. 2% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 34.7% · RN turnover: 35.7%
Safety & compliance flags
- Federal abuse warning icon
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 F0600 · Mar 27, 2026Corrected Mar 28, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0607 · Mar 27, 2026Corrected Mar 28, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0609 · Mar 27, 2026Corrected Mar 28, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0656 · Mar 27, 2026Corrected Mar 28, 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 F0755 · Feb 19, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Mar 27, 2026Corrected Mar 28, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Mar 27, 2026Corrected Mar 28, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Mar 27, 2026Corrected Mar 28, 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 F0550 · Dec 3, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0760 · Aug 29, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 30, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 18 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Rj Meridian Care chain (5 facilities), chain average overall rating 2★.