Occupancy rate
84%
In line with Texas averagePrimarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Nursing Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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.
Occupancy rate
84.4%
Residents per day (avg)
89
Occupancy rate
84.4%
Residents per day (avg)
89
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
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
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.4M
Operating loss
-$1.2M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15,407,302.00
Operating loss
$-1,184,301.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$16.6M
94-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Texas averageOccupied beds
79 / 94
Average residents
75 per day
License details
Facility type
Type A
Status
Licensed
Licensed
County:
CAMERON
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
455802
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
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Respiratory Care and Ventilator Unit, Rehabilitation, Nursing Center, Assisted Living
Inspection History
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.
0 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Texas average: 6 citations
0 enforcement actions
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
Texas average: 1 enforcement action
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
10
Texas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Total health citations
26
Citations per inspection
2.6
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 26 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
50% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2
Serious Health citations
1
1
150% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 0.4
1 critical citation
1 serious citation
23 moderate citations
1 minor citation
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
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Texas
The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Spanish Meadows
-47%
-14%
+33%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
TX 78520
120
RL SPANISH MEADOWS, LLC
84.4%
$14,545,526.00
$5,364,644.00
36.9%
89
3.1299
3
26
2
-47%-14%+33%
Avir at Woodlands Villas
-76%
+1%
-8%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
TX 76448
150
WOODLAND NURSING OPERATIONS LLC
58.5%
$8,499,409.00
$2,316,117.00
27.3%
70.00
3.6616
1
35
3
-76%+1%-8%
Argent Court Seguin LLC
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
TX 78155
56
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Autumn Wind Mineola
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
TX 75773
90
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Avanti Senior Living at Flower Mound
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
TX 75028
98
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Spanish Meadows
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
TX 78520
Bed Count:
120
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
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1299
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
26
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-47%
-47%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+33%
+33%
Avir at Woodlands Villas
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
TX 76448
Bed Count:
150
Operator:
WOODLAND NURSING OPERATIONS LLC
CCN:
675001
Occupancy:
58.5%
Home Revenue:
$8,499,409.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,316,117.00
Payroll %:
27.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
70.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6616
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
35
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-76%
-76%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
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8.3 miles from city center
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
101
Total Staff
98
Employees
3
Contractors
34,902
Total Hours (Quarter)
47
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 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
93 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
18 residents (19.4%)
Medicaid
58 residents (62.4%)
Private pay or other
17 residents (18.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
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.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.0
74% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 8.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.4
77% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 16.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.4%
32% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
42.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
42.7%
164% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.9%
34% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 15.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
70% better than Texas averageTexas average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.1%
16% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.0%
271% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
41% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 3.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.6%
97% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 7.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
75.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
75.9%
22% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 97.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.9%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.1%
5% better than Texas averageTexas average: 90.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
7% better than Texas averageTexas average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.3%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 88.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
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)
Total fines amount
$15K
82% lower than Texas averageTexas average: $80K
Number of fines
2
20% fewer fines than Texas averageTexas average: 2.5
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
354% more payment denials than Texas averageTexas average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$15K
Texas average
$80K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 17, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 17, 2024
$11K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 14, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 14, 2023
$4K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Aug 14, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
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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