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SPANISH MEADOWS

440 E RUBEN TORRES BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Score: 48 / 100

Spanish Meadows faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 48/100. The facility ranks in the 53th percentile among Texas nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Spanish Meadows is near the national average, with 3.47 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 26 deficiencies at Spanish Meadows, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests..

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 3.47 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.19 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.33 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.95 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.09 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Dec 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 24 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0925 Severity D
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Sep 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Sep 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Mar 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care 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 5.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.0% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 4.0% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $14,790

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 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: -10 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
119
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 23, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12