Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care
5260 Brand St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care is a nursing home in Rio Grande City, Texas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 13, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since July 21, 202327 (Texas average 28)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on January 13, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on January 13, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.
Health inspection on December 8, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on October 17, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Health inspection on September 26, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on July 18, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Health inspection on June 12, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on April 3, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2024.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on July 21, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on July 21, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (888) 707-8277
- Last standard health inspection
- January 13, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 102.7
- Ownership type
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal business name
- Oakbend Medical Center
- Chain
- Wellsential Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Texas average (27 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 03/01/2023
- REGENCY IHS RGC LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- CSV RHEA MANAGEMENT HOLDCO, LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- DWD TX HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- JACK AND NANCY DWYER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
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- REG BRIDGE OPCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- REG HG OPCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- REG OPERATOR HOLDCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- REGENCY TEXAS HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- REGENCY IHS RGC LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- DEKOWSKI, DONOVANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- FLORES, MICHELLLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/17/2023
Questions
When was Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care last inspected?
CMS lists January 13, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care have?
CMS lists 27 health citations since July 21, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.