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Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

422 E 18th St, Weslaco, TX 78596

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Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Weslaco, 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

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 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.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • 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 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. 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 quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  4. Health inspection on July 28, 2026

    11 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0583. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2026.

    • Citation F0694. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2026.

    • 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 29, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0659. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 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 July 29, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 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 July 29, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 3 times since 2024.

    • 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 July 29, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 July 29, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 3 times since 2025.

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  5. Health inspection on April 24, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS 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 25, 2026.

    • 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 April 25, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. Health inspection on November 19, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  9. Health inspection on May 14, 2025

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0578 2 times since 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 May 15, 2025.

    • 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 May 15, 2025.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

    • 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 May 15, 2025.

    • Citation F0925. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

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  10. Health inspection on March 31, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS 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 April 4, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 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 April 4, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  12. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  15. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  16. Health inspection on March 14, 2024

    10 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 March 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 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 March 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 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 March 15, 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 March 15, 2024.

    • 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 March 15, 2024.

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  17. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(956) 973-8451
Last standard health inspection
July 28, 2026 (3 months ago)
Certified beds
120
Residents per day, on average
117.4
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Starr County Hospital District
Chain
Wellsential Health
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Texas average (33 vs 28).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • REG BRIDGE OPCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2017
  • REG HG OPCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2017
  • REG OPERATOR HOLDCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2017
  • REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2017
  • REGENCY TEXAS HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2017
  • REGENCY IHS OF WESLACO LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2017
  • REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2017
  • STARR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2017
  • DEKOWSKI, DONOVANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2017
  • STRATTON-GROSCH, LESLIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/22/2024

Questions

When was Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?

CMS lists July 28, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS lists 33 health citations since March 14, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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