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Spanish Meadows

440 E Ruben Torres Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County

Empire Spanish Meadows provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care services in Brownsville, Texas.

2.0CMS overall rating(956) 546-7378 Visit website ↗

Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

Photos via facility website.

Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 74% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Brownsville

Spanish Meadows is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Brownsville, TX, with 119 certified beds and an average of about 88 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.31 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.16 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $14,790 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.31 hrs/resident/day)
•12 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Brownsville options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 119
Avg. residents/day: 88
Ownership: For profit - Individual
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 455802

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$4,610–$6,910/mo (median $5,570)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Brownsville prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.31; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.16; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 32.4%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 12
Federal fines: 2 ($14,790)
Total penalties: 3
Last standard survey: 2026-01-29
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (30 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2026-04-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2026-01-29Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2026-01-29Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-01-29Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-01-29Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

2026-01-29Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2026-01-29Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-10-17	Fine	$11,001
2023-08-14	Fine	$3,789
2023-08-14	Payment denial	—

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

440 E Ruben Torres Blvd, Brownsville, TX

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.3

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Common questions about Spanish Meadows

How much does Spanish Meadows cost?

Spanish Meadows does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Brownsville, TX area typically runs $4,610–$6,910 per month (median $5,570, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Spanish Meadows's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Spanish Meadows 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Spanish Meadows?

Staff provide about 3.31 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Spanish Meadows?

Spanish Meadows has 30 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-29). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Spanish Meadows have availability?

Typically 74% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Spanish Meadows offer?

Spanish Meadows in Brownsville, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 119 beds.

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