Texas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

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Situated in the welcoming neighborhood of Harlingen, TX, Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a dedicated community providing skilled nursing, memory care, long-term care, respiratory, and rehabilitation services. Large and cozy accommodations such as suites are available for its residents. With an expert and empathetic team, the community offers individualized treatment plans and daily specialized activities to help stimulate brain therapy for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Experience its top-quality amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy delightful chef-prepared meals based on dietary needs, medication management, wound care and management, and a beauty and barber shop. Explore its beautiful spaces such as the courtyard and gazebo. Have fun with interactive daily activities and create meaningful memories with new friends. With Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, seniors can enjoy the utmost care and support.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
51% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administrated by John Carmona.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Total Residents: 124
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
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.
| Metric | This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
| 6 | 6 | This facility has total citations in line with the Texas average (6 vs. TX avg 6).— At avg |
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Citations per year
| 2 | 2 | This facility has citations per year in line with the Texas average (2 vs. TX avg 2).— At avg |
The most recent inspection on July 9, 2025, found deficiencies related to resident assessments, care planning, pharmaceutical storage, and infection control practices. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with care planning, including failure to develop comprehensive, person-centered plans and timely updates. Inspectors cited problems such as incomplete assessments, incorrect care plan interventions, expired vaccines, and lapses in personal protective equipment use. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports, and complaint investigations were not noted. The pattern suggests ongoing challenges with care planning and infection control, with no clear improvement trend.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsTexas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Jul 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.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Texas average: 2
Texas average: 0.4
Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in Harlingen, Texas.
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2.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Harlingen's city center to Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
312 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 54 | 0 | 54 | 18,138 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 8,075 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,315 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 941 | 71 | 78% | 6.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 857 | 84 | 92% | 8.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 730 | 67 | 74% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 712 | 79 | 87% | 5.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 695 | 75 | 82% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 603 | 79 | 87% | 4.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 514 | 62 | 68% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 156 | 26 | 29% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 26 | 29% | 2 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Harlingen | 120 | 74.0% | +17% | 2.73 | -19% | -25% | 2 | 22 | 2.4 | 2 | 101 | 14 | Jason Rodriguez | $10.5M | $3.5M | 33.9% | 676125 |
Historical financial and operational data for Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is in the Estrellita Subdivision neighborhood of Harlingen.
The legal owner and operator of Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is West Wharton County Hospital District.
Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to TX state health department records, Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's license number is 308632.
According to TX state health department records, Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's license expires on January 5, 2028.
John Carmona is the administrator of Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 124 beds.

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