Texas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

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Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Harlingen, TX, Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare is an esteemed senior living community that offers memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation care, and long-term care services. Having a well-trained and compassionate team, residents can receive the caliber of care and services catering to their immediate needs and concerns.
Explore its state-of-the-art services from its well-knowledgeable and experienced rehabilitation team composed of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, language pathologists, and rehab aide/technicians. The community is dedicated to elevating its return to home goal with a person-centered and holistic approach. With this, residents are taken care of well by determining the best treatment action plan and letting them maximize their living arrangements. At Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare, seniors are assured of extraordinary care and support.
Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare is administrated by Randy O Elkins.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total citations than a typical Texas nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 67% better |
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Health citations
| 2 | 2 | This facility has health citations in line with the Texas average (2 vs. TX avg 2).— At avg |
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Citations per year
| 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 |
The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025, identified a deficiency related to an unsecured medication cart left unattended. Earlier inspections showed a mix of issues including financial exploitation of a resident by a former employee, incomplete care plans, infection control lapses, and medication administration errors. Complaint investigations substantiated exploitation involving unauthorized withdrawals totaling $4,671.22, which the facility reimbursed, and other complaints about care planning and reporting were also noted. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows ongoing challenges with medication security and resident protections, with some corrective actions taken but no clear pattern of overall improvement or worsening.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsTexas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Jun 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.
4 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Texas average: 2
Texas average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
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
56 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 35 | 0 | 35 | 13,639 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3,370 | 92 | 100% | 10.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,974 | 69 | 75% | 7.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,600 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,324 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,899 | 66 | 72% | 6.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,444 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,347 | 71 | 77% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,153 | 73 | 79% | 6.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,129 | 68 | 74% | 8.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 811 | 90 | 98% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 704 | 59 | 64% | 8.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 594 | 66 | 72% | 9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 569 | 66 | 72% | 6.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 57 | 62% | 8.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 5 | 5% | 6.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 16 | 17% | 1.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Apr 12, 2024 · $8K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Total Residents: 100
Building Type: Single-story
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Harlingen's city center to Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare is located in Harlingen, Texas.
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| Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare |
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| Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center |
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| Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare |
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| Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation |
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| Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Brownsville | 120 | 81.2% | +28% | 2.64 | -7% | -27% | $87.8k | 40 | 4.0 | 3 | 111 | 34 | Regency Ihs Of Brownsville LLC | $10.5M | $4.2M | 40.3% | 676083 |
The legal owner and operator of Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare is Fannin County Hospital Authority.
Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to TX state health department records, Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare's license number is 307272.
According to TX state health department records, Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare's license expires on January 4, 2028.
Randy O Elkins is the administrator of Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare.
Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare has 100 beds.
Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.
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