Skilled nursing · Brownsville, TX

Mesa Hills Post Acute

901 WILDROSE LN, Brownsville, TX 78520

2 / 5CMS 166 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Mesa Hills Post Acute carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 40 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Texas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 32.7 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 21.9 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.2 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 50 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Texas DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.2

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

50%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

32.7%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Texas state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.2

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.49

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

50%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

71%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

32.7%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

21.9%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.9%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$5,734 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID455423

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds166

Avg residents108

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.20 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 33% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Texas DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Mesa Hills Post Acute?

Mesa Hills Post Acute has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Mesa Hills Post Acute been cited for resident harm?

It has $5,734 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Mesa Hills Post Acute appears in the record section above.

Does Mesa Hills Post Acute use antipsychotic medications?

32.7 percent of long-stay residents at Mesa Hills Post Acute are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 21.9 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Mesa Hills Post Acute's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Mesa Hills Post Acute has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 40 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Texas state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Mesa Hills Post Acute?

Mesa Hills Post Acute is located at 901 WILDROSE LN, Brownsville, TX 78520. Phone: (956) 546-4568. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Mesa Hills Post Acute a special focus facility?

Mesa Hills Post Acute is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $5,734 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Mesa Hills Post Acute's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Mesa Hills Post Acute has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Mesa Hills Post Acute compare to other Brownsville skilled nursing facilities?

Mesa Hills Post Acute holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 40. Browse the full Brownsville directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Mesa Hills Post Acute?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Mesa Hills Post Acute and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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