Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
3201 N Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County
Non-profit · 194 certified beds · 76% occupancy · (956) 631-5542
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall — much below average. Its nurse staffing is 1% below the Texas median. It currently carries a federal abuse-warning icon. Inspectors cited it for 4 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.25 nurse hours per resident per day. 1% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 53% · RN turnover: 43.8%
Safety & compliance flags
- Federal abuse warning icon
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0583 · May 13, 2026Corrected May 23, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0925 · May 13, 2026Corrected May 23, 2026
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0600 · Dec 9, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0550 · May 13, 2026Corrected May 23, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0557 · May 13, 2026Corrected May 23, 2026
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0584 · May 13, 2026Corrected May 23, 2026
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0641 · May 13, 2026Corrected May 23, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · May 13, 2026Corrected May 23, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · May 13, 2026Corrected May 23, 2026
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
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · May 13, 2026Corrected May 23, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 46 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Wellsential Health chain (68 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.6★.