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Overview of Spanish Meadows

Spanish Meadows has been serving the lower Rio Grande Valley community for over 30 years. The facility comprises a Rehabilitation Center, an Assisted Living facility, and a Long Term Care Nursing Unit. It provides excellent care in a warm and supportive environment.

956-546-7378

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.13/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 94

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

84.4%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

61% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$15.4M

Operating loss

-$1.2M

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$15,407,302.00

Operating loss

$-1,184,301.00

Payroll costs

$5.4M

34.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$11.2M

Total costs $16.6M

94-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

LICENSED

Facility Type

TYPE A

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 455802

County: CAMERON

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: EMPIRE SPANISH MEADOWS, LTD.

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Rehabilitation

Assisted Living

Long Term Care Nursing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Respiratory Care and Ventilator Unit, Rehabilitation, Nursing Center, Assisted Living

0 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

0 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

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Blue Skies of Texas East

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Spanish Meadows

SNF

TX 78520

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RL SPANISH MEADOWS, LLC

84.4%

$14,545,526.00

$5,364,644.00

36.9%

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Crestview Retirement Community

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: TX 77802

Bed Count: 48

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BRANNEN, JESSE

CCN: 675979

Occupancy: 94.2%

Home Revenue: $9,534,967.00

Payroll Costs: $4,888,632.00

Payroll %: 51.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 45.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6387

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: TX 76528

Bed Count: 106

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: COX, KARA

CCN: 675886

Occupancy: 95.2%

Home Revenue: $13,023,548.00

Payroll Costs: $4,995,902.00

Payroll %: 38.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 90.80

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.5454

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: TX 78934

Bed Count: 137

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: DHC OPCO-COLUMBUS, LLC

CCN: 675996

Occupancy: 58.0%

Home Revenue: $7,575,380.00

Payroll Costs: $3,316,273.00

Payroll %: 43.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 77.60

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.6687

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

Blue Skies of Texas East

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: San Antonio

Bed Count: 80

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: AIR FORCE VILLAGE INC

CCN: 676041

Occupancy: 68.3%

Home Revenue: $15,242,760.00

Payroll Costs: $4,568,530.00

Payroll %: 30%

Avg Residents/Day: 45.70

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 6.5100

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 2

Spanish Meadows

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: TX 78520

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: RL SPANISH MEADOWS, LLC

CCN: 455802

Occupancy: 84.4%

Home Revenue: $14,545,526.00

Payroll Costs: $5,364,644.00

Payroll %: 36.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 89.30

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.1299

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 3

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101

Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

34,902

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	4	9.4	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	21	8.4	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	31	8.4	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.1hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

66 staff

8.5hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

15 staff

5.5hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

6 staff

9.6hs shift avg

Social Services

5 staff

6.3hs shift avg

Dietary Services

4 staff

8hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

0.6%

of total hours from contractors

202 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	31	0	31	13,186	91	100%	8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	21	0	21	8,919	91	100%	8.4
Medication Aide/Technician	8	0	8	2,466	91	100%	9.2
Qualified Activities Professional	6	0	6	2,132	91	100%	9.6
Speech Language Pathologist	5	0	5	1,090	81	89%	5.4
Registered Nurse	4	0	4	1,008	81	89%	9.4
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	1,008	64	70%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	4	0	4	992	68	75%	6.8
Qualified Social Worker	5	0	5	810	68	75%	6.3
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	568	71	78%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	1	2	560	65	71%	8
Dietitian	2	0	2	531	61	67%	8.1
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	395	50	55%	7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	103	45	49%	2.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	72	42	46%	1.7
Medical Director	0	1	1	35	13	14%	2.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	1	0	1	6	3	3%	2

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Total Health inspections 10

35% above Texas average

Texas average: 7.4

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total Health citations 26

Near Texas average

Texas average: 25.9

2.6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 17 citations

Complaint investigations 11 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

50% below Texas average

Texas average: 2.0

Serious Health citations 1

150% above Texas average

Texas average: 0.4

Moderate Health citations 23

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 16, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 16, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Mar 07, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Nov 26, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

93 Total Residents

Medicare 18 (19.4%)

Medicaid 58 (62.4%)

Private Pay/Other 17 (18.3%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 15.0

74% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 8.6

Functional decline score 28.4

77% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 16.0

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 21.4%

32% above Texas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 42.7%

164% above Texas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 20.9%

34% above Texas average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.0%

70% below Texas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.1%

16% above Texas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.0%

271% above Texas average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Texas average.

Antipsychotic Use 15.6%

97% above Texas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 75.9%

22% below Texas average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.8%

1% above Texas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.9%

41% above Texas average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.1%

5% better than Texas average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.4%

7% better than Texas average

Influenza Vaccine 91.3%

Near Texas average

Total fines amount $15K

This home paid 82% less in fines than the state average.

Texas average: $80K

Number of Fines 2

This home received 20% fewer fines than the state average.

Texas average: 2.5

Payment Denials 1

This home had 354% more payment denials than the state average.

Texas average: 0.2

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Oct 17, 2024

$11K

Civil Money Penalty Aug 14, 2023

$4K

Payment Denial Aug 14, 2023

22 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Spanish Meadows based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 84.4% ↑ 1.9pp vs 2022

Net Income -$1,184,301 ↓ ~$1.1M vs 2022

Total Payroll $6,008,036 ↑ ~$117K vs 2022

Profit Margin -8.1% ↓ 7.5pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	93.9%	96.0%	93.4%	94.9%	95.5%	94.1%	92.3%	92.5%	92.8%	77.9%	74.1%	82.5%	84.4%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120
Net Income	$881,917	$397,917	$82,662	$91,472	$319,555	$540,013	-$218,719	$145,933	-$337,429	-$400,385	$1,515,279	-$100,432	-$1,184,301
Gross Revenue	$12,835,444	$12,319,884	$12,005,824	$12,514,461	$14,348,014	$15,290,115	$14,375,148	$15,369,149	$15,465,207	$13,970,395	$13,913,996	$14,966,158	$14,545,526
Operating Expenses	$7,941,470	$8,140,502	$8,515,916	$8,500,555	$9,469,042	$9,665,692	$9,522,731	$9,951,777	$9,876,458	$10,153,971	$9,575,290	$10,463,959	$10,294,043
Net Patient Revenue	$8,752,756	$8,485,682	$8,569,283	$8,543,819	$9,777,411	$10,196,930	$9,290,059	$10,087,330	$9,528,949	$9,533,798	$9,261,033	$10,284,641	$8,247,966
Total Payroll	$4,470,310	$4,525,566	$4,918,986	$4,829,564	$5,274,170	$5,463,113	$5,402,445	$5,610,416	$5,671,146	$5,771,886	$5,303,529	$5,890,958	$6,008,036
Profit Margin %	6.9%	3.2%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	3.5%	-1.5%	1.0%	-2.2%	-2.9%	10.9%	-0.7%	-8.1%
Medicare %	22.7%	17.9%	17.9%	18.5%	17.2%	15.7%	11.5%	15.4%	11.1%	19.1%	12.8%	10.8%	6.6%
Medicaid %	64.4%	68.3%	65.4%	65.1%	67.1%	67.1%	66.6%	67.9%	69.4%	64.2%	63.8%	62.5%	69.1%
Private %	12.9%	13.8%	16.7%	16.5%	15.7%	17.2%	22.0%	16.7%	19.5%	16.7%	23.4%	26.6%	24.3%
Revenue/Day	$213	$201	$210	$206	$234	$247	$230	$249	$235	$279	$286	$285	$223
Cost/Day	$193	$193	$208	$205	$226	$234	$236	$246	$243	$297	$295	$290	$278
Avg Length of Stay	90.8 days	112.2 days	126.2 days	151.7 days	122.3 days	116.1 days	119.2 days	108.3 days	156.2 days	148.1 days	106.3 days	106.6 days	128.4 days

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

TX Specifics: Large state; rural access challenges.

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

General: Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).

TX Specifics: Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

General: Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.

Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

TX Specifics: 28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

TX Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

General: Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

TX Specifics: Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.

Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

TX Specifics: High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Texas SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified.

TX Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).

TX Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

General: Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).

Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

TX Specifics: $25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

General: Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

TX Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Spanish Meadows

Spanish Meadows is a Nursing Home in Texas

Spanish Meadows is a Nursing Home in Texas

Spanish Meadows

Spanish Meadows is a Nursing Home in Texas

Spanish Meadows is a Nursing Home in Texas

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