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HomeTexasBriarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3201 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 785019566315542
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
194
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
4 fine(s) totaling $63,129

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 194 certified beds with an average of 147.9 residents per day (76% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Mar 27, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $63,129 across 4 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.27 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 49.2%

• Part of the Wellsential Health chain (67 facilities)

Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in McAllen, Texas with 194 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. The facility scored below average compared to Texas facilities.

Beds
194
Avg Residents/Day
147.9
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 21, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hidalgo
Last Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
127.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (39)

F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Immediate Jeopardy

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0687Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate foot care.

Survey: Oct 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0925Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0813Potential for Harm

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 9 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$63,129
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineDec 1, 2023
$7,596
FineJan 24, 2025
$10,361
FineMar 27, 2025
$14,508
FineDec 1, 2023
$30,664

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.09 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.77 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.42 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.27 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.88 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
49.2%
RN Turnover
21.4%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - Hospital district
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
UVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 3, 2014
REGENCY IHS OF MCALLEN LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2018
ELLIOTT, BENJAMINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 13, 2016
FAGLIE, KELLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 31, 2017
GAITONDE, GAJANANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2006
GONZALES, HECTORCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 27, 2001
KESSLER, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 27, 1973
ZAMORA, RAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 30, 1980
GUTIERREZ, MONICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 13, 2016
LOPEZ, VALERIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 17, 1997
NORDWICK, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 27, 2014
ZARATE, TERESACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 22, 2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 27, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $63,129 across 4 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides 3.27 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours, 0.77 LPN hours, and 2.09 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 49.2%.
How many beds does Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 194 certified beds with an average of 147.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 76% occupancy. The facility is Government - Hospital district owned and is part of the Wellsential Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Yes, there are 6 other nursing homes in Mcallen, Texas with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Mcallen nursing homes page.

Part of Wellsential Health

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