Skilled nursing · Brownsville, TX

Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

320 Lorenaly Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520

1 / 5CMS 120 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

31

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 31 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Texas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 10.9 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 6.9 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.41 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 56 percent.

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

Your trusted senior advocate

Independent senior placement and family advocacy.

Palmelle helps families check facility safety, vet nursing home red flags, and find the right placement after a hospital discharge. We index all 67,750 U.S. facilities, including the ones with active CMS violations or open complaints. The data is on the page so families can see what's actually there.

Call (888) 282-7256 to talk with a Placement Specialist. Intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday.

In their own words

No operator description yet.

Claim this listing →

Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

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
0.41
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
56%
National
53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
10.9%
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★★★★1 / 5
Health inspection★★★★1 / 5
Staffing★★★★1 / 5
Quality measures★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.41
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.01
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
56%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
No data
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
10.9%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
6.9%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
4.1%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$63,287 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID676083
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds120
Avg residents103

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

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

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $63,287 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center appears in the record section above.

Does Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center use antipsychotic medications?

10.9 percent of long-stay residents at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 6.9 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 Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 31 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 Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 320 Lorenaly Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520. Phone: (956) 350-2252. 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 Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a special focus facility?

Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $63,287 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center compare to other Brownsville skilled nursing facilities?

Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 31. 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 Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

Not sure if this is the one?

We do the calling. You do the choosing.

A real human compares this facility to two others. Phone calls, pricing, availability, the questions you would not think to ask.

$199 · 3-business-day money-back promise

Get your answer →
Get your answer →