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Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3201 N WARE RD, MCALLEN, TX, 78501
(956) 631-5542
wellsentialhealth.org/location/briarcliff-nursing-rehabilitation-center
194 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
194
CMS facility ID
675162
Care type
Nursing home
County
Hidalgo
Facility name
Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Street address
3201 N WARE RD
City / state / ZIP
Mcallen, TX 78501
Phone
(956) 631-5542
Website
wellsentialhealth.org/location/briarcliff-nursing-rehabilitation-center

About this facility — Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Mcallen, Texas. It is licensed for 194 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Texas (120 beds).

It is one of 29 senior care facilities in Mcallen and 1,178 skilled nursing facilities across Texas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 52 times across 18 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $63,129 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Wellsential Health
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

3201 N Ware Road Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Apolinar, Adam
Officer — since 2025
Arrazola, Pedro
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Baird, Daniel
Indirect owner — since 2021
Carvajal, Antonio
Indirect owner — since 2024
Clapp, Barbara
Indirect owner — since 2021
Contreras, Terri
Officer — since 2019
Cortese, Daren
Indirect owner — since 2021
Csv Rhea Management Holdco, Llc
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2018
Dekowski, Donovan
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Dwd Tx Holdings Llc
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2018
Elliott, Benjamin
Officer — since 2016
Estrada, Rosangela
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Faglie, Kelly
Officer — since 2017
Faour, Bobi
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Gaitonde, Gajanan
Officer — since 2006
Gibson, Patricia
Indirect owner — since 2021
Gonzales, Hector
Officer — since 2001
Gonzales, Veronica
Indirect owner — since 2024
Gutierrez, Monica
Officer — since 2016
Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2018
Kaufman, Nicole
Indirect owner — since 2021
Kessler, William
Officer — since 1973
Mandelbaum, Elliot
Indirect owner — since 2025
Mont, Denise
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Reg Bridge Opco Llc
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2018
Reg Hg Opco Llc
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2018
Reg Operator Holdco Llc
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2018
Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Regency Ihs of Mcallen Llc
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Regency Ihs Rehab Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Regency Integrated Health Services Llc
Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Regency Texas Holdings Llc
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2018
Uvalde County Hospital Authority
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Zamora, Raul
Officer — since 1980

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1993-07-21
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
15 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$63,129 total
Last standard inspection
2026-05-13
Nurse staffing
3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$229 per day (≈ $6,960/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
90% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 7% private/other
Occupancy
77% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
17% below the TX median of $277/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
194
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-06-18
2026-05-13Health inspection9 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-05-23
F-0557
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2026-05-23
F-0583
E · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2026-05-23
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-05-23
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-05-23
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-05-23
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-05-23
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-23
F-0925
E · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2026-05-23
13 earlier / fire-safety inspections (42 citations)
2026-03-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0578
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-03-12
F-0605
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-03-12
2025-12-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-12-10
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-10
2025-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-10
2025-03-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-04-11
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-08-01
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-11
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-11
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-11
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-01-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-02-17
F-0609
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-02-03
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-31
2025-01-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-07
2024-10-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0656
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-16
F-0687
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2024-10-16
F-0925
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-10-31
2024-03-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-15
2023-12-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered14 citations
F-0578
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0695
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0760
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0813
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0842
F · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-29
F-0921
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-12-29
2023-12-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-09
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-09
2023-11-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-15
2025-03-27Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-04-02
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-04-02
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-02
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-02
2023-12-22Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-19

Federal penalties

2025-03-27Fine$14,508
2025-01-24Fine$10,361
2023-12-01Fine$7,596
2023-12-01Fine$30,664
Total fines$63,129
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 675162.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.3133 ratings on Google
★★★★★jessica hinojosa · 2026-07-07 · via Google

“I had a wonderful experience with this home health agency. The staff was professional, caring, and always treated me and my family with kindness and respect. They took the time to listen to our needs, answered all of our questions, and made sure I received excellent care. Their nurses and caregivers were dependable, compassionate, and truly went above and beyond. Also can forget medical records cl…”

★★★★★Rick Castelan · 2026-07-09 · via Google

“I had an excellent experience with Claire Renteria at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation. Claire was professional, courteous, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. She took the time to answer all of my questions, explained everything clearly, and made sure my concerns were addressed. Her kindness, patience, and dedication to providing outstanding service truly stood out. Briarcl…”

★★★★★jobi · 2026-02-12 · via Google

“I can't say enough great things about this nursing home! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with smiles and a welcoming atmosphere that truly feels like family. The staff is kind, attentive, and always ready to help and they somehow manage to make every day feel positive and fun for the residents. There are lots of activities, laughter in the halls, and real care in everything they do. It…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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