Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Spanish Meadows
440 E Ruben Torres BLVD · Brownsville, TX 78520 · 119 certified beds
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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
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (31)
Records from August 2023 to May 2026.
October 24, 2024
Tag F0609Timely 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 December 5, 2024.
October 24, 2024
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 24, 2024
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 24, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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 December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
February 1, 2024
Tag F0755Provide 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 21, 2024.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0838Conduct 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0925Make 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 September 8, 2023.
August 14, 2023
Tag F0620Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 11, 2023.
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.
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.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Brownsville.
Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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