Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3201 N Ware Rd · McAllen, TX · 78501 · 9566315542
194 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Wellsential Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $24,869 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $63,129 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 22, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2025 | Fine | $14,508 |
| January 24, 2025 | Fine | $10,361 |
| December 1, 2023 | Fine | $7,596 |
| December 1, 2023 | Fine | $30,664 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675162 · certified since July 21, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.