Brownsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Brownsville, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676083) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $57,708
Phone: (956) 350-2252 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brownsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Brownsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports 2.87904 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.38583 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.0%.
Brownsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $57,708.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Brownsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas. The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 98.8 residents. It has been certified since December 9, 2005. Ownership is structured as a Non profit - Corporation, and the facility is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection - 2 stars, Staffing - 1 star, and Quality Measures - 4 stars. These ratings reflect CMS's most recent published data.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 2.87904 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.38583 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $57,708.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the supplied data.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.87904 hours per resident per day, with 0.38583 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 62.0%. The staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $57,708.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 98.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a Non profit - Corporation and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 9, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9563502252 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9563502252 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676083?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.