Nursing home · Brownsville, TX
Spanish Meadows
440 E Ruben Torres Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520 · (956) 546-7378
Spanish Meadows is a 119-bed for-profit nursing home in Brownsville, Texas (Cameron County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1989. On average it cares for 91 residents a day (about 76% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in Texas is 2.8.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Texas avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.55 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.22 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.03 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | – | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | January 29, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 13 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 6 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $11,001 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Individual. Legal business name: Empire Spanish Meadows Ltd. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Spanish Meadows?
CMS rates Spanish Meadows 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Spanish Meadows have?
119 certified beds, with an average of 91 residents a day.
Does Spanish Meadows accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Spanish Meadows?
(956) 546-7378. Address: 440 E Ruben Torres Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).