Veranda Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas · CCN 455925 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of The Ensign Group (342 facilities, chain average 3.2 stars)
CMS rates Veranda Rehabilitation And Healthcare 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 100 certified beds, 83 residents a day on average. 18 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $8,021.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.34834 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.59672 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.69293 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.7% (registered nurses 25%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-04-09 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-04-09 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-18 complaint survey |
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-19 |
| 2026-02-04 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-05 |
| 2025-12-10 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-06-25 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0925 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-06-25 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0602 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-06-25 | 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 · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-06-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-22 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0740 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-05-22 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-23 |
| 2024-05-09 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-23 |
| 2024-05-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-23 |
| 2024-04-12 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2023-12-07 |
| 2024-04-12 complaint survey |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-13 |
| 2023-03-03 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-03 |
| 2023-03-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-03 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-12 | Fine | $8,021 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin County Hospital Authority Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2019-04-01 |
| Caretrust Gp LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-04-01 |
| Caretrust Reit Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-04-01 |
| Ctr Partnership Lp Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-04-01 |
| Ensign Services Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2009-12-01 |
| Expressway Health Holdings LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-04-01 |
| Harlingen Healthcare, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-09-25 |
| Harlingen Healthcare, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-04-01 |
| Hess, Jason Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-04-01 |
| Kotta, Shridhar Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-03-01 |
| Burnam, Soon Individual | corporate officer | — | 2019-04-01 |
| Keetch, Chad Individual | corporate officer | — | 2011-03-01 |
| Sanderson, Clark Individual | corporate officer | — | 2019-04-01 |
| Hess, Jason Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2019-04-01 |
| Kotta, Shridhar Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2016-03-01 |
| Hess, Jason Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-04-01 |
| Kotta, Shridhar Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-03-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Cameron County.