Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
3201 N Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County
Non-profit · 194 certified beds · 76% occupancy · (956) 631-5542
Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reviews: what the government record shows
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.
Updated September 2026 from the latest CMS data release. Ellery Care shows the government's own inspection and safety record, not consumer reviews.
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5 stars
- Nurse staffing
- 3.25 hrs/resident/day (-1% vs TX median)
- Antipsychotic drug use
- 34.8% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
- Falls with major injury
- 3.5% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
- Federal fines (3 yrs)
- $63,129
- Inspection findings
- 47 cited, 4 immediate-jeopardy
- Federal abuse-warning flag
- Yes
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05.
What this means for your family
Several serious marks on its federal record. Look closely and ask hard questions before deciding.
Concerns
- !CMS rates it just 1 of 5 stars overall.
- !Nurse staffing of 3.25 hrs/resident/day is below the Texas median of 3.27.
- !Currently carries the federal abuse-warning icon on CMS Care Compare.
- !Cited for 4 immediate-jeopardy findings (the most serious category) in recent inspections.
- !Has paid $63,129 in federal fines in roughly the last three years.
- !Gives antipsychotic drugs to 34.8% of long-stay residents, well above the norm.
Questions to ask on your visit
- ·How many residents does each nurse and aide care for on the day, evening, and overnight shifts?
- ·What was the abuse-warning finding, and what has changed since?
- ·Can we see the most recent inspection report and the plan of correction?
- ·For any resident on an antipsychotic, is there a documented diagnosis and a plan to reduce it?
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Common questions about Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Is Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center a good nursing home?
Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Mcallen, Texas holds a 1 of 5 star CMS overall rating. Several serious marks on its federal record. Look closely and ask hard questions before deciding.
How is Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center staffed?
Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports 3.25 nurse hours per resident per day, below the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.
Has Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center been fined or flagged for abuse?
Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has paid approximately $63,129 in federal fines in roughly the last three years, and currently carries the federal abuse-warning icon on CMS Care Compare.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. 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 F0842 · Jun 17, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jun 18, 2026
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
- 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
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 47 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is far above both the Texas and national norm. It is worth asking the staff directly why, and whether every prescription has a documented medical reason and a plan to reduce it.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the Texas study
Preventable harm
Two injuries that good staffing and attentive care are meant to prevent: serious falls and pressure ulcers (bedsores). These are the outcomes families fear most, and they rarely appear on referral sites. Lower is better on both.
The serious-fall rate here is above the national median. It is worth asking how the home prevents falls and whether recent injuries prompted any changes.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay falls and pressure-ulcer measures, period 2025Q2-2026Q1, retrieved 2026-09-05. Texas falls study · bedsore study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is non-profit (non profit - corporation). It is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.7 stars.