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Spanish Meadows

Nursing home · 440 E RUBEN TORRES BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County

2★Medicare overall
41cited deficiencies
1harm or jeopardy level
1penalty

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Facility

Type
Nursing home · Nursing · MEDICARE/MEDICAID · certified
Capacity
120
State license
005282
Medicare CCN
455802
Licensed entity
EMPIRE SPANISH MEADOWS LTD
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Phone
(956) 546-7378
Nurse staffing
3.13 hours per resident per day; 33.8% nursing staff turnover
Medicare ratings
Inspections 3★ · Staffing 1★ · Quality 3★
Official record
Texas HHSC provider search (TULIP)
Official record
Medicare Care Compare

Other public records for this operator

Penalties

Inspection findings

  1. May 29, 2026 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      Corrected Jun 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  2. Apr 18, 2026 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      Corrected Apr 19, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      Corrected Apr 19, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  3. Jan 29, 2026 Health · 10 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0694 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      Corrected Feb 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      Corrected Feb 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      Corrected Feb 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      Corrected Feb 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      Corrected Feb 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0813 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

      Corrected Feb 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Feb 4, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

      Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      Corrected Feb 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0511 Services Deficiencies

      Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      Corrected Feb 26, 2026 · CMS fire safety

  4. Dec 5, 2025 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0925 Environmental Deficiencies

      Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

      Corrected Dec 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  5. Sep 16, 2025 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0644 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      Corrected Sep 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0842 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      Corrected Sep 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  6. Mar 7, 2025 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      K0511 Services Deficiencies

      Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      Corrected Mar 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety

  7. Nov 26, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Nov 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  8. Oct 24, 2024 Health · 14 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0623 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

      Post nurse staffing information every day.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0802 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0921 Environmental Deficiencies

      Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0351 Smoke Deficiencies

      Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS fire safety

  9. Oct 17, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0921 Environmental Deficiencies

      Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  10. Feb 1, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      Corrected Feb 21, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  11. Aug 25, 2023 Health · 4 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      Corrected Sep 8, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0838 Administration Deficiencies

      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.

      Corrected Sep 8, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0925 Environmental Deficiencies

      Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

      Corrected Sep 8, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      Corrected Oct 20, 2023 · CMS fire safety

  12. Aug 14, 2023 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0620 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

      Corrected Sep 11, 2023 · CMS health inspection

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Long-term Care Regulation (directory and closures) and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.