Spanish Meadows
Nursing home · 440 E RUBEN TORRES BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County
Prices
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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
Penalties
- Oct 17, 2024 — Fine ($11,001)
Inspection findings
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May 29, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Apr 18, 2026 Health · 2 findings
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jan 29, 2026 Health · 10 findings
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Feb 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Feb 26, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Dec 5, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Sep 16, 2025 Health · 2 findings
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Mar 7, 2025 Health · 2 findings
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Mar 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Nov 26, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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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
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
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Oct 24, 2024 Health · 14 findings
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Oct 17, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Feb 1, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Aug 25, 2023 Health · 4 findings
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Aug 14, 2023 Health · 1 finding
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- CARRILLO, JOSE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/14/2023
- LOZANO, RAMIRO — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/25/2013
- LOZANO, RAMIRO — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/30/2024
- LOZANO, RAMIRO — limited partnership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/25/2013
- LOZANO, RAMIRO — direct ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/25/2013
- MOLINAS, MIGUEL — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/30/2022
- MOLINAS, MIGUEL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/30/2025
- VILLANUEVA, ANTONIO — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/24/2025
- VILLANUEVA, ANTONIO — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2025
- RL SPANISH MEADOWS, LLC — general partnership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/25/2013
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.