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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
At 320 Lorenaly Dr in Brownsville, Texas, this 120-bed nursing home offers skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, therapy, and hospice services to residents across Cameron County. Administered by Giselle Gomez and operated by Regency IHS of Brownsville LLC, the facility maintains an above average 81.2% occupancy rate and primarily serves short-term rehabilitation patients with an average stay of 67 days. Walk score 34 indicates most residents will need transportation for daily services. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; the resident census reflects a payer mix of 75.5% Medicaid, 19.5% private pay, and 5% Medicare.
Nursing coverage runs 2 hours 39 minutes per resident daily, which is 30% below Texas state norms and places staffing 284th among 289 Texas nursing homes. Registered nurses average 23 minutes per resident per day, 12% below state levels, while licensed practical nurses at 56 minutes per day track in line with state averages. Certified nursing assistant hours of 1 hour 49 minutes per day run 10% below state norms, and weekend nursing coverage drops 24% below daytime levels.
Regulatory findings show 10 inspections since 2023 with 40 total health citations. The most recent December 2025 inspection identified deficiencies related to medication consent, care plan updating, and physician communication; all subsequently corrected. Three critical citations were documented; recurring themes across all inspections include quality of life and care management (23% of citations), pharmacy and medication services (20%), and resident rights (8%). Two federal penalties totaling $62,000 were assessed; no Medicare/Medicaid payment denials occurred.
Quality outcome measures demonstrate strong performance on vaccination rates, short-stay rehabilitation success, and preventing functional decline, although weight loss rates and emergency department utilization exceed state benchmarks.
The facility’s care model and length-of-stay patterns structure it for short-term post-acute rehabilitation, with operational capacity supporting both Medicare short-stay admissions and a substantial Medicaid long-stay population.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 284th out of 289 homes in Texas for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 24m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 26m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 47m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 57m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 50m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 2h 1m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 39m per day | ▼ 11% State avg: 2h 59m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 3m per day | ▼ 22% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 16m per day | ▼ 25% State avg: 21m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Higher than the Texas average: 63.5%Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Giselle Gomez.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total citations than a typical Texas nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better |
|
Health citations
Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 2 | 2 | This facility has health citations in line with the Texas average (2 vs. TX avg 2).— At avg |
|
Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 0.7 | 2 | This facility has 65% fewer citations per year than a typical Texas nursing home (0.7 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 65% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Texas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Texas average 25.9
Texas average 3.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 40 citations resulted from standard inspections; 22 of 40 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 40 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
50% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 2
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.4
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
21% fewer staff per resident than Texas average
7% better than Texas average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 8 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
8
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 18 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
18
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 36 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
36
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
952 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 36 | 0 | 36 | 9,597 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4,881 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 19 | 0 | 19 | 4,747 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,939 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,588 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,484 | 72 | 78% | 8.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,041 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 652 | 62 | 67% | 10.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 625 | 66 | 72% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 536 | 62 | 67% | 8.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 531 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 494 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 469 | 61 | 66% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 175 | 26 | 28% | 6.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 122 | 38 | 41% | 3.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 116 | 19 | 21% | 5.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 7% | 7.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
22% lower than Texas averageTexas average: $80K
20% fewer fines than Texas averageTexas average: 2.5
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Texas averageTexas average: 0.2
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
May 8, 2025 · $47K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 8, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.8
44% better than Texas averageTexas average: 8.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.4
60% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.0
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.2%
49% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
2.6%
84% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
8.5%
46% better than Texas averageTexas average: 15.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.8%
17% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.2%
29% better than Texas averageTexas average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.5%
87% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.2%
8% better than Texas averageTexas average: 7.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.9%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
11% better than Texas averageTexas average: 90.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
29% better than Texas averageTexas average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.1%
10% better than Texas averageTexas average: 88.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
21.4%
17% better than Texas averageTexas average: 25.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.7%
64% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 12.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.7%
117% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
63.6%
19% better than Texas averageTexas average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.3%
21% better than Texas averageTexas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
70% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
97Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #206 / 297Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 206th out of 297 homes in Texas. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Texas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Room Sizes: Private / Semi-Private
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (70% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 25 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
6.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brownsville's city center to Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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TX AVG
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TX AVG
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TX AVG
47%
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Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brownsville.
The legal owner and operator of Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is Val Verde County Hospital District.
Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to TX state health department records, Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's license number is 308571.
According to TX state health department records, Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's license expires on January 4, 2028.
Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 81%.
Giselle Gomez is the administrator of Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
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