B

MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE

218 219 N KING ST, ALICE, TX 78332
Score: 76 / 100

Meridian Care Of Alice earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 76/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Alice facility ranks in the 86th percentile among Texas nursing homes.

With 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, Meridian Care Of Alice falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 10 deficiencies at Meridian Care Of Alice. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.29 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.91 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.90 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.73 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.39 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

10
Total Deficiencies
Dec 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 10 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Aug 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jan 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Oct 25, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.7% 3.0% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 17.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 76 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
201
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4