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Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare
4301 South Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78550 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 455925
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★★ 5 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 19 in the last 3 inspection cycles (1 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 13 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 2
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 fine, total $8,021
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- June 25, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | June 25, 2025 | 11 | 4 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | May 9, 2024 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 49 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
19 health citations across 10 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
July 29, 2026: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/18/2026 |
April 9, 2026: 3 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2026 |
| D | F-0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2026 |
| D | F-0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2026 |
February 18, 2026: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/19/2026 |
February 4, 2026: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/05/2026 |
December 10, 2025: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/11/2025 |
June 25, 2025: 4 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/26/2025 |
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/26/2025 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/26/2025 |
| D | F-0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/26/2025 |
May 22, 2025: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2025 |
| D | F-0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2025 |
May 9, 2024: 2 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2024 |
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2024 |
April 12, 2024: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 12/07/2023 |
| D | F-0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/13/2024 |
March 3, 2023: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/03/2023 |
| D | F-0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/03/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations across 1 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 | E | K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/01/2025 |
| 06/25/2025 | E | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/01/2025 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.35 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.6 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.58 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.17 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.69 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.37 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 39.7 | 55.3 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 25 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Fannin County Hospital Authority
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (344 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 100
- Average residents per day
- 83.2
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- July 1, 1991
- County/parish
- Cameron
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
17 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FANNIN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HESS, JASON | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KOTTA, SHRIDHAR | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BURNAM, SOON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KEETCH, CHAD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SANDERSON, CLARK | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARLINGEN HEALTHCARE, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HESS, JASON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KOTTA, SHRIDHAR | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CARETRUST GP LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CARETRUST REIT INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CTR PARTNERSHIP LP | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| EXPRESSWAY HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARLINGEN HEALTHCARE, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HESS, JASON | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KOTTA, SHRIDHAR | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HHSC long-term care complaint portal (TULIP). The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.