| Spanish Meadows | |
| 440 E Ruben Torres Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78520 | |
| (956) 546-7378 | |
| Name | Spanish Meadows |
|---|---|
| Location | 440 E Ruben Torres Blvd, Brownsville, Texas |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 119 |
| Occupancy Rate | 80% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 455802 |
| Legal Business Name | Empire Spanish Meadows Ltd |
| Ownership Type | For Profit - Individual |
| NPI Number | 1033191127 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Empire Spanish Meadows Ltd |
| Doing Business As | Spanish Meadows |
| Address | 440 Ruben M Torres Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520 |
| Phone Number | 195-654-6737 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.13 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.16 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.81 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.84 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.09 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.8% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40% | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 2 | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $11,001 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 19, 2026 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 19, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Feb 2, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 2, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 2, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 2, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Ensure 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. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 2, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. F0813, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 2, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 4, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925, Environmental, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 6, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Sep 20, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 17, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 27, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Past non-compliance (already corrected) |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Dec 5, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Dec 5, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 5, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 5, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 5, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 5, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 5, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921, Environmental, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 5, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection | Minimal harm potential, widespread | Corrected by Dec 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921, Environmental, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Dec 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 5, 2024 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 21, 2024 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 8, 2023 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838, Administration, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 8, 2023 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925, Environmental, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 8, 2023 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.81 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.04 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.51 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.16 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.13 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.74 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.71 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.6 | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 21.98 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.75 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.84 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.26 | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.51 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.38 | 15.38 |
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