Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
320 Lorenaly Dr · Brownsville, TX · 78520 · 9563502252
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wellsential Health
Why this verdict
- 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).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$63,287 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.01 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $63,287 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · 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 December 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
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 August 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 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 July 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 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 July 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 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 July 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 15, 2025 | Fine | $15,940 |
| May 8, 2025 | Fine | $47,347 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676083 · certified since December 9, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.