Nursing homes › Texas › Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement
2101 Treasure Hills Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550 · 9564303100 · 60 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Ensign Group, a group operating 346 facilities in 17 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 33 abuse citation icons, 9 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,179,329 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.44 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.70. Weekend total: 2.90. Nursing staff turnover: 48%.
All-time on record: 23 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-14 |
| 2026-05-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-14 |
| 2026-04-15 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-04-15 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-04-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-02-20 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-21 |
| 2025-12-10 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-05-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-16 |
| 2025-05-08 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-05-08 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-05-08 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-16 |
| 2025-01-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-10-03 |
| 2025-01-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2025-01-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2025-01-25 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-11-21 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-06-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-06-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-02-23 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-24 |
| 2023-11-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-11-09 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-10-19 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-30 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-25 | Fine | $9,113 |
| 2024-06-25 | Fine | $2,867 |
| 2024-02-23 | Fine | $4,017 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURNAM, SOON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/16/2019 |
| GUZMAN, NEFI | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| ASHTON, ANDREW | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/16/2019 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/16/2019 |
| BURTON, SPENCER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2015 |
| CHRISTENSEN, CHRISTOPHER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2014 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| PORT, BARRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| SNAPPER, SUZANNE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2009 |
| WITTEKIND, BEVERLY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/29/2008 |
| GUZMAN, NEFI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 455672. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.