Mcallen Transitional Care Center
Mcallen, Hidalgo County, Texas · CCN 676042 · Government (Hospital district) · part of The Ensign Group (342 facilities, chain average 3.2 stars)
CMS rates Mcallen Transitional Care Center 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 100 certified beds, 86 residents a day on average. 18 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $8,827.
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 | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.72219 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.46339 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.21454 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.1% (registered nurses 20%) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-03-11 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-03-11 | 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 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-03-11 | 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 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-03-11 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0925 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-01-29 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-11-25 complaint survey |
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 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-11-25 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 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-11-25 complaint survey |
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 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-11-21 complaint survey |
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 2025-11-22 |
| 2024-12-12 | 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 · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-12-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-07-31 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-02-08 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 2024-02-10 |
| 2023-09-29 | 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 · tag F0838 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-30 |
| 2023-09-29 | 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 2023-09-30 |
| 2023-09-29 complaint survey |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-30 |
| 2023-09-29 | 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 2023-09-30 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-31 | Fine | $8,827 |
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% | 2023-12-01 |
| Ensign Services Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2016-05-01 |
| Klement Healthcare Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-09-24 |
| National Health Investors, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-12-01 |
| Texas Nhi Investors, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-12-01 |
| Klement Healthcare Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-12-01 |
| Barrera, Ediel Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-12-01 |
| Pena, Jose Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-08-01 |
| Burnam, Soon Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-12-01 |
| Keetch, Chad Individual | corporate officer | — | 2011-03-01 |
| Sanderson, Clark Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-12-01 |
| Barrera, Ediel Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-12-01 |
| Pena, Jose Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-08-01 |
| Barrera, Ediel Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-12-01 |
| Pena, Jose Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-08-01 |
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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 Hidalgo County.