SPANISH MEADOWS Nursing Home


SPANISH MEADOWS (CCN: 455802) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in BROWNSVILLE, TX (78520). The facility has an overall rating of 3/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. It offers 119 certified beds and maintains an average of 99.8 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.56914 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since April 5, 1989 and the last listed health inspection was on August 25, 2023, The facility is located in Cameron county and provides senior and nursing home care.

SPANISH MEADOWS Summary


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Provider Name: SPANISH MEADOWS

Address: 440 E RUBEN TORRES BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520

Phone: (956) 546-7378

County: Cameron (240)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 119

Average Residents Per Day: 99.8 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: EMPIRE SPANISH MEADOWS LTD

First Approved Date: April 5, 1989

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: Y, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 3 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 4 ()

QM Rating: 4 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Rating: 1 (12)

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.09665, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1935, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.2789, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.4724

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.56914

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.99308, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.0685

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0423

Nurse Staff Turnover: 35.4, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 62.5, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.1436, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7905, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.4257

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.99256, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 1.1142, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.2468

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.34833

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.80791

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-08-25 (Score: 20), Cycle 2: 2022-06-16 (Score: 44), Cycle 3: 2021-03-25 (Score: 8)

Total Weighted Health Score: 26.000

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 2

Infection Control Citations: 0

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 3, Total Fines in Dollars: 30955.28, Payment Denials Number: 1, Total Penalties Number: 4

Location and GPS: 440 E RUBEN TORRES BLVD,BROWNSVILLE,TX,78520 (25.8992, -97.505)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-08-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-11

Citation on 2023-08-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-08

Citation on 2023-08-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-08

Citation on 2023-08-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-08

Citation on 2022-12-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Past Non-Compliance on 2022-12-19

Citation on 2022-06-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-17

Citation on 2022-06-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-17

Citation on 2022-06-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-17

Citation on 2022-06-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-17

Citation on 2022-06-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-17

Citation on 2022-02-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-02

Citation on 2022-01-07

Type: Health, Deficiency: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-08


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-08-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0741, Version: New

Description: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-20

Citation on 2022-06-14

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-21

Citation on 2021-03-25

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-23