Veranda Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Harlingen, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455925) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,021
Phone: (956) 423-4959 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Veranda Rehabilitation And Healthcare holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Veranda Rehabilitation And Healthcare reports 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.7%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00 for Veranda Rehabilitation And Healthcare, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Veranda Rehabilitation And Healthcare is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1991. The facility is certified for 100 beds and had an average daily census of 83.2 residents according to CMS data.
CMS gives Veranda an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. This overall score is built from a 4-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 2-star staffing rating. Nurse staffing totals 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available data for this facility.
Veranda is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars — meaning this facility rates notably higher than its chain's overall average. CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should review the full inspection record and most current data directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Veranda has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and 39.7% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,021.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds with an average daily census of 83.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Veranda scores 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9564234959 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9564234959 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455925?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.