Skilled nursing · Mc Allen, TX

McAllen Transitional Care Center

2109 South K St, Mc Allen, TX 78503

5 / 5CMS 100 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 28%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. McAllen Transitional Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 72 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Texas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.3 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 13.5 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.33 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 34 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.

Low rate of falls with major injury

This

0.0%

National

1.6%

Below national median. Suggests careful fall-risk assessment and active monitoring.

Stable nursing staff

This

34.2%

National

53%

Lower turnover than national median — residents see the same caregivers more consistently.

Worth asking about

Tour-day questions

Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.

Federal CMS + Texas state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.33

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.8

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

34%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

42%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

15.3%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

13.5%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

0.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$8,827 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID676042

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district

ChainIndependent

Beds100

Avg residents79

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 5.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.33 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
Falls with major injury rate is 0.0% — well below the national median. Call lights are getting answered fast and aides are present during transfer-heavy hours. This is a hard number to keep low.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 34% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Texas DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for McAllen Transitional Care Center?

McAllen Transitional Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has McAllen Transitional Care Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $8,827 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 4 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for McAllen Transitional Care Center appears in the record section above.

Does McAllen Transitional Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

15.3 percent of long-stay residents at McAllen Transitional Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 13.5 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 McAllen Transitional Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

McAllen Transitional Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 72 out of 100, putting it above 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 McAllen Transitional Care Center?

McAllen Transitional Care Center is located at 2109 South K St, Mc Allen, TX 78503. Phone: (956) 686-9100. 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 McAllen Transitional Care Center a special focus facility?

McAllen Transitional Care Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $8,827 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on McAllen Transitional Care Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If McAllen Transitional Care Center 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 McAllen Transitional Care Center compare to other Mc Allen skilled nursing facilities?

McAllen Transitional Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 72. Browse the full Mc Allen directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at McAllen Transitional Care Center?

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 McAllen Transitional Care Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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