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McAllen Transitional Care Center

McAllen, Texas · Hidalgo County

  • 2109 South K Street, McAllen, TX 78503 · Directions
  • (956) 686‑9100
  • Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: Government – hospital district
  • 20 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level J), $8,827 in fines. See the inspection record

Summary

McAllen Transitional Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in McAllen, Texas, with 100 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2026-03-11, with 12 health deficiencies. Medicare lists 1 fine. Ownership: government – hospital district. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
100Certified beds
Health inspections: 3 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is McAllen Transitional Care Center?
2109 South K Street, McAllen, TX 78503, in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the phone number of McAllen Transitional Care Center?
(956) 686-9100, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of McAllen Transitional Care Center?
Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has McAllen Transitional Care Center been fined?
Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $8,827.
What did inspectors find at McAllen Transitional Care Center?
In its last three inspection cycles (September 29, 2023 to July 15, 2026), Medicare lists 20 health citations; the most serious was level J. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 4 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 3 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 3 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 5 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Short-stay residents (rehab): 5 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 4 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (September 29, 2023 to July 15, 2026), McAllen Transitional Care Center had 20 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $8,827 in total (1 fine, the latest on July 31, 2024). Nurse staffing is 3.76 hours per resident per day; the Texas average is 3.42 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: March 11, 2026 — 12 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: November 21, 2025 (complaint investigation); November 25, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 29, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 11, 2026 (standard health inspection); July 15, 2026 (complaint investigation).

Show 12 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0812 Level E March 11, 2026 · corrected March 12, 2026

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

  • F0656 Level D July 15, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected July 16, 2026

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

  • F0842 Level D July 15, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected July 16, 2026

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

  • F0657 Level D March 11, 2026 · corrected March 12, 2026

    “Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”

  • F0755 Level D March 11, 2026 · corrected March 12, 2026

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

  • F0880 Level D March 11, 2026 · corrected March 12, 2026

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0925 Level D March 11, 2026 · corrected March 12, 2026

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

  • F0550 Level D January 29, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected January 30, 2026

    “Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”

  • F0656 Level D November 25, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected November 26, 2025

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

  • F0842 Level D November 25, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected November 26, 2025

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

  • F0880 Level D November 25, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected November 26, 2025

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0880 Level D November 21, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected November 22, 2025

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

Previous cycle: December 12, 2024 — 2 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: December 12, 2024 (standard health inspection).

Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0690 Level D December 12, 2024 · corrected December 13, 2024

    “Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”

  • F0695 Level D December 12, 2024 · corrected December 13, 2024

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

Earlier cycle: September 29, 2023 — 6 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: September 29, 2023 (standard health inspection); February 8, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 31, 2024 (complaint investigation).

  • F0689 Level J July 31, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected August 1, 2024

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

    immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
  • F0838 Level E September 29, 2023 · corrected September 30, 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.”

  • F0607 Level D February 8, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected February 10, 2024

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

  • F0558 Level D September 29, 2023 · corrected September 30, 2023

    “Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”

  • F0655 Level D September 29, 2023 · corrected September 30, 2023

    “Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”

  • F0656 Level D September 29, 2023 · corrected September 30, 2023

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

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fines and payment denials

Total fines over about the last three years: $8,827 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.

DatePenaltyAmount or length
July 31, 2024Fine$8,827

Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeTexasNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.410.440.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.260.940.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.092.032.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.763.423.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.282.993.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.300.350.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)27.6%50.8%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)0.0%49.8%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year0.00.60.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Part of a group of 347 nursing homes: The Ensign Group.

Legal business name: Fannin County Hospital Authority.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
NameRoleShareSince
Fannin County Hospital AuthorityDirect owner100%December 1, 2023
Klement Healthcare IncManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEDecember 1, 2023

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds100
Average residents per day86.1
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipGovernment – hospital district
Group or chain (affiliated entity)The Ensign Group
Legal business nameFannin County Hospital Authority
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid2005-01-20
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address2109 South K Street, McAllen, TX 78503
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Phone(956) 686‑9100
CMS Certification Number676042
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13