McAllen Transitional Care Center
2109 South K Street, McAllen, TX 78503 · (956) 686-9100
Government - Hospital district · 100 certified beds
McAllen Transitional Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 5 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,827 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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 March 11, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 11, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.March 11, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 11, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 11, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.March 11, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 15, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 15, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.January 29, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 25, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.November 25, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 25, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 21, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 31, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 8, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,827July 31, 2024
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 | 3.72 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.18 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.08 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.1% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 85.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare McAllen · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent McAllen · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Mcall McAllen · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- McAllen Nursing Center McAllen · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation McAllen · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from McAllen Transitional Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.