Meridian Care of Hebbronville
606 W Gruy · Hebbronville, TX · 78361 · 3615274411
60 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Rj Meridian Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675796 · certified since May 26, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.