About Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care
Starr County Nursing And Transitional Care, located in RIO GRANDE CITY, TX, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.11 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the WELLSENTIAL HEALTH network. This chain operates 68 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 44 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Weighted Average | 46 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 28.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 8.3% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 12.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 99.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 4.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 14.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 99.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 8.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 15.2% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 9 complaints
- 2025: 4 complaints
- Total: 13 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec 09, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Dec 09, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Dec 09, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Dec 09, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Oct 04, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Oct 04, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Aug 09, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
Nearby Hospitals
STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX
Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- DANIEL BAIRD MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- BARBARA CLAPP MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- DAREN CORTESE MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- TOM CRAYTON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- DONOVAN DEKOWSKI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DONOVAN DEKOWSKI ADP OF THE SNF
- JOHN DORMAN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MICHELLLE FLORES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHELLLE FLORES ADP OF THE SNF
- JOSEPH FREUDENBERGER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JOSEPH FREUDENBERGER CORPORATE OFFICER
- PATRICIA GIBSON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JEFF HALEY MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ABBY KING MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ELIZABETH KING MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ELLIOT MANDELBAUM MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER ADP OF THE SNF
- OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ADAM PISANI MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- AMIRALI POPATIA MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- REGENCY IHS REHAB LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- REGENCY IHS RGC LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- REGENCY IHS RGC LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- MARIA ROBLES ADP OF THE SNF
- MYRNA ROSA ADP OF THE SNF
- STARR COUNTY SNF PROJECT LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- JULIUS STUART MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- EDWARD UTHMAN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MARIO VASQUEZ AGUILAR ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 3 |
| Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care | N/A | 3 |
| Las Alturas De Penitas | N/A | 2 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care directly at 8887078277. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.