Government - Hospital district ·
100 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of The Ensign Group (329 facilities)
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Mcallen Transitional Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Mc Allen, Texas. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.04 hours per resident per day, above the Texas average of 3.40. Its most recent inspection on Dec 12, 2024 cited 7 deficiencies.
1 fine totaling $8,827 in CMS records.
1 total penalty
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Mcallen Transitional Care Center compares
This facility vs. the Texas and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Texas avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.04
3.40
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.34
0.44
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.34
2.01
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
30.6%
51.5%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
7.0
9.1
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.04
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.34
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.36
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.34
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.50
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
30.6%
Registered Nurses
50.0%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Dec 12, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
7
Total Deficiencies Found
28
Health Inspection Score
1
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Mcallen Transitional Care Center
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jan 29, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
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 · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
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 · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Nov 21, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Dec 12, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Dec 12, 2024
Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 31, 2024
Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Feb 8, 2024
Potential for harm
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Administration Deficiencies · Sep 29, 2023
Potential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Sep 29, 2023
Potential for harm
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 · Sep 29, 2023
About This Facility
Address
2109 South K St Mc Allen, TX 78503
CMS Certification #
676042
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
77.2
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
2005-01-20
Chain
The Ensign Group (329 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of The Ensign Group
329
Facilities Nationwide
The Ensign Group operates 329 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Mcallen Transitional Care Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 2/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Mcallen Transitional Care Center reports 4.04 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Texas average of 3.40.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 7 deficiencies.
Mcallen Transitional Care Center is certified for 100 beds.
Admissions at Mcallen Transitional Care Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (956) 686-9100. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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