Nursing home / skilled nursing
Mcallen Transitional Care Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Mcallen, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2109 South K Street |
| City | Mcallen |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78503 |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Phone | 956-686-9100 |
| Website | http://mcallentransitionalcare.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 676042 |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | January 20, 2005 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, long-term care, in-house therapy, activities program |
Mcallen Transitional Care Center is in 2109 South K Street, Mcallen, TX 78503. Phone: 956-686-9100. Ownership: Government - Hospital district. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 3, staffing 3, quality measures 5).
McAllen Transitional Care Center provides 24-hour nursing care under the direction of in-house physicians. Its own therapy team offers short-term and long-term rehabilitation that is tailored to each guest. The center also keeps a monthly activity calendar, and families can call 956-686-9100 to schedule a tour. CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 60.750; 1 federal fines totaling $8827.00; total nursing staff turnover 27.6%.
More about this provider
| McAllen Transitional Care Center in McAllen offers 24-hour skilled nursing care and in-house rehabilitation for short-term and long-term stays. Its site describes tailored therapy, a total care plan, and a discharge plan to help guests return home. | |
| Services and programs | 24-hour skilled nursing care under the direction of in-house physicians; in-house therapy with short-term and long-term rehabilitation tailored to each guest, provided by full-time therapy staff; a wide variety of activities through a monthly activity calendar; total care plans and discharge plans, plus outpatient care plans for patients who return home but still need periodic therapy. |
| Who it serves | Residents and guests who need skilled nursing care or rehabilitation, for short-term stays and long-term care. |
| Visiting and contact details | Call (956) 686-9100 today to schedule a tour. |
| Website | http://mcallentransitionalcare.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.41 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.76 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 52 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 60.750 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 87 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 52 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 87 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-03-11 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 12 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 5 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 7 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 2 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.51667 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 0.0 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 1.07546 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.6 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.26461 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.67496 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.08952 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.29786 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.28404 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 8827.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 507 |
| Chain Name | THE ENSIGN GROUP |
| Legal Business Name | FANNIN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.4 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.8 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 347 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 3.3 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.8 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 86.1 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Mcallen Transitional Care Center
Where is Mcallen Transitional Care Center located?
Mcallen Transitional Care Center is at 2109 South K Street, Mcallen, Texas 78503.
What care and services does Mcallen Transitional Care Center offer?
Mcallen Transitional Care Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, long-term care, in-house therapy, activities program.
Is Mcallen Transitional Care Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Mcallen Transitional Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Mcallen Transitional Care Center's quality rating?
CMS gives Mcallen Transitional Care Center an overall star rating of 4 out of 5.
How do I contact Mcallen Transitional Care Center?
Call Mcallen Transitional Care Center at 956-686-9100.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.