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Spanish Meadows

440 E Ruben Torres BLVD · Brownsville, TX 78520 · 119 certified beds

(956) 546-7378

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About Spanish Meadows

Spanish Meadows is a nursing home in Brownsville, Texas. Its capacity is 119 beds, below the Cameron County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of RL Spanish Meadows, LLC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 31 citations, the most recent on May 29, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.55 hours per resident per day. It is one of 7 nursing homes listed in Brownsville. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-800-252-2412. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

3.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (31)

Records from August 2023 to May 2026.

  • May 29, 2026

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 1, 2026.

  • April 18, 2026

    Tag F0609

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2026.

  • April 18, 2026

    Tag F0607

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2026.

  • January 29, 2026

    Tag F0694

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.

  • January 29, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 29, 2026

    Tag F0813

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.

  • January 29, 2026

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.

  • January 29, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.

  • January 29, 2026

    Tag F0695

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.

  • January 29, 2026

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.

  • December 5, 2025

    Tag F0925

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2025.

  • September 16, 2025

    Tag F0644

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.

  • September 16, 2025

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2025.

  • March 7, 2025

    Tag F0584

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2025.

  • November 26, 2024

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 22, 2024.

  • October 24, 2024

    Tag F0732

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.

  • October 24, 2024

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.

  • October 24, 2024

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.

  • October 24, 2024

    Tag F0802

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.

  • October 24, 2024

    Tag F0623

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (3)

Total fines: $14,790

  • October 17, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $11,001 against this nursing home on October 17, 2024.

  • August 14, 2023 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting September 28, 2023, lasting 22 days (triggered by inspection on August 14, 2023).

  • August 14, 2023 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,789 against this nursing home on August 14, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.55 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.31 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

  • Parent company: RL Spanish Meadows, LLC

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.

Nursing Homes

Texas median$5,627/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Brownsville.

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