ElderGrade
B

77/100

Above average

Meridian Care Of Hebbronville

606 W Gruy, Hebbronville, TX 78361

CMS 4/5 stars (361) 527-4411
Certified beds
60
Occupancy
66%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.47 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 41% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.35 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.47 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.88 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 40.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 9 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 4, 2025 (8 months ago).

E Dec 4, 2025 F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 4, 2025 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 4, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 4, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 29, 2025 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 29, 2025 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2024 F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2024 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of RJ MERIDIAN CARE, which operates 5 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BALENTINE, JAY Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LOZANO, RAMIRO Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LOZANO, RAMIRO Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LEVINE, ANDREW Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LOPEZ, GILDA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SALINAS, BREANNA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
R J MERIDIAN CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC Organization GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
BALENTINE, JAY Individual LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
LOZANO, RAMIRO Individual LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
BALENTINE, JAY Individual ADP OF THE SNF
LEVINE, ANDREW Individual ADP OF THE SNF
LOPEZ, GILDA Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Meridian Care Of Hebbronville

What is the ElderGrade for Meridian Care Of Hebbronville? +

Meridian Care Of Hebbronville holds an ElderGrade of B (77 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Meridian Care Of Hebbronville? +

Residents receive an average of 3.35 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Meridian Care Of Hebbronville been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 9 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Meridian Care Of Hebbronville accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Meridian Care Of Hebbronville is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.