McAllen Nursing Center

    600 N Cynthia St, McAllen, TX 78501
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Friendly staff and excellent rehab

    I had a very positive experience at McAllen Nursing Center. The staff were friendly, professional, and attentive; nursing care and rehab therapy were excellent, rooms and common areas were clean, and the food and housekeeping were solid. My loved one improved during short-term therapy, was happier and more engaged, and my family and I are grateful - I highly recommend this facility.

    Loved one of resident
    Aug 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.97·(33)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
    • Effective rehabilitation and therapy services
    • Skilled nursing care
    • Clean, well-maintained interior
    • Nutritious and well-regarded dining
    • Responsive housekeeping and room cleanliness
    • Engaging activities and social programming
    • Quiet, low-disruption nighttime environment
    • Bilingual and friendly staff communication
    • Positive short-term rehab outcomes

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and short staffing
    • Delays in call-button response and resident assistance
    • Inconsistent staff professionalism and conduct
    • Aging physical plant with small, dated rooms
    • Inadequate personal-belongings security
    • Variability in restorative-program effectiveness
    • Management and administrative responsiveness concerns
    • Environmental hazard management and family-notification gaps

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers describe a facility with notable strengths in hands-on care and therapy alongside recurring operational concerns. Many families and residents praise the caregiving team—particularly CNAs and rehab therapists—for compassion, attentiveness and successful short-term rehabilitation outcomes. Nursing care and housekeeping are frequently described as competent, and several accounts highlight good food, clean rooms, and engaging activities that contribute to improved mood and socialization for residents. The facility is often quiet at night and presents as clean and reasonably well maintained for an older building.

    At the same time, reviewers indicate variability in the resident experience that appears linked to staffing consistency and management practices. Short staffing and uneven personnel coverage are cited as drivers of delayed responses to call buttons and occasional lapses in day-to-day assistance. Some accounts describe concerning staff conduct and slow or unprofessional administrative responses; these descriptions suggest unevenness in staff training, supervision, or culture rather than a uniform facility characteristic.

    Therapy services receive mixed but generally positive commentary: several families describe strong, effective rehab and therapy teams that produced measurable improvement, while others note gaps in the restorative program or inconsistent therapy follow-through. Prospective residents who prioritize rehabilitation outcomes may find the facility well suited for short-term stays, but families should clarify the consistency and scope of the restorative services before committing to long-term placement.

    The physical plant is repeatedly described as older and in need of remodeling in places. Rooms are characterized as small and somewhat dated despite overall cleanliness. More serious operational concerns include reported issues with personal-belongings security and at least one report of environmental-mold concerns coupled with inadequate family notification; these items indicate a need for clearer property-protection protocols and more proactive environmental-hazard management and communication.

    Overall, the center demonstrates clear strengths in direct caregiving, housekeeping, dining, and therapy-driven short-term rehabilitation. However, variability in staffing levels, response times, staff professionalism, management responsiveness, and facility modernization are patterns families should evaluate. Recommended next steps for prospective residents and families include an on-site visit to observe staff–resident interactions and therapy sessions, direct questions to administration about staffing ratios and call-response metrics, review of environmental-remediation and notification policies, and clarification of procedures for safeguarding residents' personal belongings.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
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    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    McAllen Nursing Center is located at 600 N Cynthia St, McAllen, TX, 78501.

    About McAllen Nursing Center

    McAllen Nursing Center runs as a for-profit nursing home with a total of 122 certified beds and sees about 63 residents each day, and the facility offers care programs that include skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, hospice, and memory support for people dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, while also having specialized care types for residents with different health requirements, so you'll find services like wound care, surgical care, stroke treatment, orthopedic care, pneumonia recovery, and even in-house dialysis, and the place provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy too. It's managed by Ari Silberstein, Eliezer Scheiner, and Mcallen Hc Llc since February 2024, and it runs above the state average for nurse staffing with each resident getting about 4.17 nursing hours a day, compared to the state's 3.4. While the facility aims to tailor care plans to each resident's specific needs, inspection reports have cited it for 23 different deficiencies, which include issues like not keeping complete care plans for every resident (F0656), failing to protect resident-identifiable information and maintain proper medical records (F0842), not labeling or storing drugs in locked compartments as required (F0761), and having 2 violations related to infection control standards. The environment's designed with comfort in mind, offering unique names for its care programs and amenities, and residents get access to comfortable living spaces, fine dining, and outdoor areas where they can relax or socialize, plus staff runs engaging programs in arts and crafts, fitness, and full activity schedules, and the center's also a Music Memory Certified Organization that offers activities geared toward memory and enjoyment. Transportation services and specialty care options are available, and the place provides respite care if needed. Health resources are given through library materials, a care guide, symptom checker, and information on medications, medical tests, and procedures, and you'll also find education about assistive devices and recovery resources for behavioral health. The facility's connected to funding and programs like the Affordable Care Act, HRSA-supported health centers, and forms part of a large network supporting seniors and people with disabilities. Emergency services, recent upgrades to boost resident comfort, and amenities for convenience round out the options available at McAllen Nursing Center, but it's worth noting the list of deficiencies and keeping in mind the areas listed in inspection reports when thinking about the total picture.

    People often ask...

    McAllen Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 600 N Cynthia St, McAllen, TX 78501.

    No, McAllen Nursing Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Texas, the Health & Human Services Commission licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities, conducting health and life-safety visits and complaint investigations.

    License number001cv00000RqZt7AAF
    StatusActive
    Facility typeNursing Facility (snf/nf)
    License classLicensed
    Capacity122 residents
    LicenseeHamilton County Hospital District
    Care servedSnf/nf
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    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    15

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    0

    Years

    05 Aug 2026Inspection
    Cited a deficiency for not having a policy enabling residents to return after hospital stays or therapy leaves. This policy was not written or used.
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    24 Jun 2026Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to resident rights, safety, and care planning.
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    23 Jun 2026Life Safety
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to electrical safety, storage and housekeeping, maintenance, and life safety protections. These deficiencies included issues with smoke barriers and gas heating equipment.
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