Mcallen Transitional Care Center
2109 South K St, Mc Allen, TX 78503 · Hidalgo County
Government · 100 certified beds · 86% occupancy · (956) 686-9100
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Mcallen Transitional Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, much above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 1 immediate-jeopardy finding in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.72 nurse hours per resident per day. 14% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 32.1% · RN turnover: 20%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0550 · Jan 29, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jan 30, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Nov 25, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 26, 2025
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
- Potential for harmTag F0842 · Nov 25, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 26, 2025
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
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Nov 25, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Nov 21, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0690 · Dec 12, 2024Corrected Dec 13, 2024
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
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Dec 12, 2024Corrected Dec 13, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Jul 31, 2024ComplaintCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0838 · Sep 29, 2023Corrected Sep 30, 2023
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
- Potential for harmTag F0558 · Sep 29, 2023Corrected Sep 30, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 16 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is below the national median but above the Texas median, roughly middle of the pack for the state.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is government (government - hospital district). It is part of the The Ensign Group chain, which operates 346 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.