Nursing home · Rio Grande City, TX
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2530 Central Palm Dr, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · (956) 487-3996
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 110-bed government-owned nursing home in Rio Grande City, Texas (Starr County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2006. On average it cares for 86 residents a day (about 78% of its certified beds). It is part of Wellsential Health, a group of 67 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 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 | 3.35 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.00 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 33% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | September 10, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 11 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 5 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $13,514 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Government - Hospital district. Legal business name: Starr County Hospital District. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
Nearby nursing homes
- Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care ★★★★★Rio Grande City · 10.7 mi · 120 beds
- Las Alturas de Penitas ★★★★★Penitas · 27.4 mi · 130 beds
- Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★★★★★Mission · 36.0 mi · 170 beds
- Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care ★★★★★Mission · 36.0 mi · 120 beds
- Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★★★★★McAllen · 38.4 mi · 194 beds
- Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation ★★★★★McAllen · 38.6 mi · 114 beds
Common questions
What is the star rating of Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
CMS rates Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
110 certified beds, with an average of 86 residents a day.
Does Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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 Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
(956) 487-3996. Address: 2530 Central Palm Dr, Rio Grande City, TX 78582.
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).