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Mcallen Transitional Care Center

2109 South K Street, McAllen, TX, 78503
(956) 686-9100
ensignservices.net
100 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
100
CMS facility ID
676042
Care type
Nursing home
County
Hidalgo
Facility name
Mcallen Transitional Care Center
Street address
2109 South K Street
City / state / ZIP
Mcallen, TX 78503
Phone
(956) 686-9100
Website
ensignservices.net

About this facility — Mcallen Transitional Care Center

Mcallen Transitional Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Mcallen, Texas. It is licensed for 100 beds — below 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 Mcallen Transitional Care Center 18 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $8,827 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
The Ensign Group
Ownership type
Government - Hospital district

Registered owners & officers

Fannin County Hospital Authority
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2023
Barrera, Ediel
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Burnam, Soon
Officer — since 2023
Ensign Services Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2016
Keetch, Chad
Officer — since 2011
Klement Healthcare Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
National Health Investors, Inc.
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Pena, Jose
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Sanderson, Clark
Officer — since 2023
Texas Nhi Investors, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
11 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
2005-01-20
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$8,827 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-11
Nurse staffing
3.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$679 per day (≈ $20,640/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
51% Medicaid · 14% Medicare · 35% private/other
Occupancy
80% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
145% above the TX median of $277/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
100
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 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-11Health inspection5 citations
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-03-12
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 2026-03-12
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-12
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-12
F-0925
D · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2026-03-12
2026-01-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-01-30
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (12 citations)
2025-11-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 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 2025-11-26
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 2025-11-26
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-11-26
2025-11-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-11-22
2024-12-12Health inspection2 citations
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-12-13
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-13
2024-07-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-02-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-02-10
2023-09-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-09-30
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-09-30
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 2023-09-30
F-0838
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-09-30

Federal penalties

2024-07-31Fine$8,827
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 676042.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.5421 ratings on Google
★★★★★Lilia Martinez · 2026-04-02 · via Google

“We are very satisfied with your staff, nurses and CNA. Ave /expectations were great We are very happy and we will recommend mcAllen transitional care Center to our members and families and Friends , Emily Pena Day one helped us and I knew that place was the right one for my husband Will do it again anytime the therapy team is great. They do a good job. Great food 👍🎈”

★★★★★Jose A Borrego · 2026-05-07 · via Google

“We can’t thank everyone at the rehab and nursing home enough for the extraordinary care they gave our dad Eliseo S. From the highest levels of leadership to every nurse, aide, therapist, housekeeper, and staff member, every single person treated him with dignity, compassion, and genuine determination. When our dad arrived, things looked incredibly difficult — he could barely move or speak — but t…”

★★★★★Rubi Pacheco · 2026-02-26 · via Google

“Let me tell you why this place because they took in my mother who went septic and needed surgery due to neglecnce at another facility. This facility received her with open arms and impeccable bed side manner. We were warmly welcomed on a one a one name bases. The level of professionalism is exeplary and their smiles show that they truly enjoy helping others. They are gentle take their time with e…”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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