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Spanish Meadows

440 E Ruben Torres Blvd, Brownsville, TX 785209565467378
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
119
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $14,790

How Spanish Meadows Compares in Texas

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Texas. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
TX average
2.7/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
TX average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
1/5
TX average
1.9/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.13 hrs/day
TX average
3.39 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.16 hrs/day
TX average
0.43 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
33.8%
TX average
55.3%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Texas average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.13 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.39.
Reported RN time is 0.16 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.43.
Staff turnover is 33.8%, lower than the Texas average of 55.3%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 24, 2024
Most recent cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 29, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,996/mo
Texas median
Private Room
$7,300/mo
Texas median
Cameron County 65+
57,772
13.7% of county
County Population
421,854
Cameron County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Spanish Meadows is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Brownsville, Texas with 119 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
119
Avg Residents/Day
95.2
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 5, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cameron
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
66.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

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: May 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Apr 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0813Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Sep 16, 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 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Nov 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: 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: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Oct 17, 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: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0838Potential for Harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Aug 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0925Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$14,790
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineAug 14, 2023
$3,789
FineOct 17, 2024
$11,001
Payment DenialAug 14, 2023
22 days denied

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

Nurse Aide1.81 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.17 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.16 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.13 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.84 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.8%
RN Turnover
40.0%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LOZANO, RAMIRODIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 25, 2013
LOZANO, RAMIROCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 25, 2013
CARRILLO, JOSEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 14, 2023
MOLINAS, MIGUELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 30, 2022
VILLANUEVA, ANTONIOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 24, 2025
RL SPANISH MEADOWS, LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 25, 2013
LOZANO, RAMIROLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 25, 2013
LOZANO, RAMIROADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 30, 2024
MOLINAS, MIGUELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 30, 2025
VILLANUEVA, ANTONIOADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Spanish Meadows and nearby alternatives.

All Texas facilities
Spanish Meadows
Brownsville, TXCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $14,790
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brownsville, TX1.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Brownsville, TX2.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $14,433
Mesa Hills Post Acute
Brownsville, TX2.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $5,734
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill
Brownsville, TX3.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,434
Fox Hollow Post Acute
Brownsville, TX3.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $77,232
Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brownsville, TX5.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $63,287
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Spanish Meadows
Brownsville, TX · Current facility
—2/53/51/5$14,790
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brownsville, TX
1.6 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Brownsville, TX
2.2 mi2/52/51/5$14,433
Mesa Hills Post Acute
Brownsville, TX
2.8 mi3/53/52/5$5,734
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill
Brownsville, TX
3.3 mi3/54/51/5$8,434
Fox Hollow Post Acute
Brownsville, TX
3.9 mi1/51/51/5$77,232
Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brownsville, TX
5.1 mi1/51/51/5$63,287

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Spanish Meadows?▾
Spanish Meadows has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Spanish Meadows cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Texas is $5,996/month for a semi-private room and $7,300/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Spanish Meadows participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Spanish Meadows had any health inspection violations?▾
Spanish Meadows had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 29, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $14,790.
What are the staffing levels at Spanish Meadows?▾
Spanish Meadows provides 3.13 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.16 RN hours, 1.17 LPN hours, and 1.81 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.8%.
How many beds does Spanish Meadows have?▾
Spanish Meadows has 119 certified beds with an average of 95.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Spanish Meadows?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Texas, including 6 in Brownsville. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.