Meridian Care of Hebbronville
606 W Gruy, Hebbronville, TX 78361 · (361) 527-4411
For profit - Partnership · 60 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Meridian Care of Hebbronville has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 4 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,065 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 4, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.December 4, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.December 4, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 4, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.December 4, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 4, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.October 29, 2025 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.October 29, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,065June 4, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.35 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.04 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 39.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Premier SNF of Alice Alice · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Alice Alice · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Meridian Care of Alice Alice · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Gulf Shores Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Falfurrias · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Kingsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Kingsville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Meridian Care of Hebbronville on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.