Weslaco Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Weslaco, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676037) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (956) 973-8451 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Weslaco Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, but its staffing rating is only 1 star.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of about 3.30 hours per resident per day at Weslaco Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, with only 0.17 RN hours per resident per day and a staff turnover rate of 23.8%. This corresponds to a 1-star staffing rating, the lowest possible.
Weslaco Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Weslaco Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 2004. The facility is licensed for 120 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 113.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star. The low staffing star reflects reported total nurse staffing of approximately 3.30 hours per resident per day, including only about 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, alongside a nursing staff turnover rate of 23.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the supplied data.
Weslaco Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 2.7 stars — meaning this facility's 4-star overall rating is notably above its chain's average. CMS data indicates no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details and inspection reports 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?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.30 hours per resident per day, with only 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 23.8%, giving a staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 113.1 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 includes 67 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 5, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (1 star), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided doesn't specify service types; contact the facility at 956-973-8451 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This isn't addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 956-973-8451 to arrange a visit and verify conditions firsthand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676037?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.