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GOLDEN PALMS REHABILITATION AND RETIREMENT

2101 TREASURE HILLS BLVD, HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Score: 43 / 100

Golden Palms Rehabilitation And Retirement faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 43/100. The facility ranks in the 47th percentile among Texas nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Golden Palms Rehabilitation And Retirement is near the national average, with 3.81 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Golden Palms Rehabilitation And Retirement, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.81 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.69 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.21 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.91 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.11 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.24 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Dec 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0727 Severity E
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    Dec 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services 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.
    May 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity E
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 2.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $15,997

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10