Nursing homes › Texas › Meridian Care of Alice
218 219 N King St, Alice, TX 78332 · 3616644366 · 201 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Rj Meridian Care, a group operating 5 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.0/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $314,312 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.21 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.44. Weekend total: 2.76. Nursing staff turnover: 35%.
All-time on record: 18 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Health | corrected 2026-03-28 |
| 2026-03-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | J | Health | corrected 2026-03-28 |
| 2026-03-27 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Health | corrected 2026-03-28 |
| 2026-03-27 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | Health | corrected 2026-03-28 |
| 2026-03-27 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-28 |
| 2026-03-27 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-28 |
| 2026-03-27 | 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 2026-03-28 |
| 2026-02-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2025-12-03 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-30 |
| 2025-01-16 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2023-10-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-11-09 |
| 2023-10-26 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-09 |
| 2023-10-26 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-09 |
| 2023-10-26 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-09 |
| 2023-08-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-25 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-25 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | Fine | $16,355 |
| 2026-03-27 | Fine | $195,635 |
No detailed ownership records on file.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 455455. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.