5581 E US HIGHWAY 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care
Rio Grande City, Texas4 of 5 Medicare stars
About Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Rio Grande City, Texas residents recovering from surgery, injury, or illness. Our experienced team focuses on personalized care plans that help patients regain independence and return home stronger.
Community at a glance
Capacity
120 residents
Medicare rating
4 of 5 stars
Location
Rio Grande City, TX
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
5260 BRAND ST, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582
Medicare inspection and quality record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
Medicare rates Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care 4 out of 5 stars overall, which it describes as above average. The average across Texas's nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 13, 2026, state inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 2 hours 59 minutes with each resident a day, below the Texas average of 3 hours 23 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care in the last three years.
Overall
4 of 5
above average
Combines the three ratings below
Health inspections
4 of 5
above average
Results of state inspections over three years
Staffing
2 of 5
below average
Nurse hours per resident and staff turnover
Quality of resident care
4 of 5
above average
Outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers and rehospitalization
Texas average: 2.7 stars across 1,177 nursing homes. National average: 3.0 stars.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 2 hours 59 minutesBelow the Texas average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 28 minutesAbove the Texas average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 43%Below the Texas average |
Inspections
24 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
January 13, 2026 · Standard inspection · 5 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 15, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 15, 2026Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 15, 2026Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 15, 2026Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 15, 2026
December 8, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 9, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 9, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 9, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 9, 2025
October 17, 2024 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 25, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Oct 25, 2024Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 25, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Oct 25, 2024Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 25, 2024PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 25, 2024
September 26, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 4, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 4, 2024
July 18, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 19, 2024Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 19, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 9, 2024
June 12, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 19, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 19, 2024
April 3, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 12, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal business name
- Oakbend Medical Center
- Medicare-certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 101
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- October 29, 2020
- Part of a chain
- Wellsential Health, 67 homes (chain average 2.7 stars)
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 676495
Location
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5260 BRAND STRio Grande City, TX 78582
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Questions about Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care
What is Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care's Medicare star rating?+
Medicare rates Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care 4 out of 5 stars overall (above average). Health inspections: 4 stars. Staffing: 2 stars. Quality of resident care: 4 stars. Source: CMS Care Compare, data as of September 1, 2026.
How did Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on January 13, 2026 and cited 9 health deficiencies, 4 of them from complaint investigations. The Texas average is 9.4.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care?+
Nurses and aides spend 2 hours 59 minutes with each resident per day, including 28 minutes from registered nurses. 43% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1–5 stars on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. We show these ratings so you can compare quality at a glance.