Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
200 Riverside Drive, Uvalde, TX 78801 · (830) 278-5641
Government - Hospital district · 200 certified beds
Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 14 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 26, 2026 found 14 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.June 26, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.June 26, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.June 26, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 26, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 26, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.June 26, 2026 · F0635 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 26, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.June 26, 2026 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.June 26, 2026 · F0557 · 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.June 26, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 26, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 26, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.June 26, 2026 · F0808 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.June 26, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 19, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 2.77 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.29 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.08 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.40 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 97.1% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 200 |
| Average residents per day | 90.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Uvalde · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Avir at Camp Wood Camp Wood · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Whispering Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare C Carrizo Springs · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Del Rio Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Del Rio · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- La Vida Serena Nursing and Rehabilitation Del Rio · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.