Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
169 Medical Dr · Pearsall, TX · 78061 · 8303343371
150 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wellsential Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,930 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 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 May 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
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 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected March 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
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 March 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected March 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 28, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 9, 2025 | Fine | $21,930 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455797 · certified since March 23, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.