MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE

218 219 N KING ST, ALICE, TX 78332 · CCN 455455 · 201 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 4 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

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Serious inspection findings

2026-03-27 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity J)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2026-03-27 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0607, severity J)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

2026-03-27 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0609, severity J)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2026-03-27 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0656, severity J)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.57

state median 2.67

Weekend staffing gap

−16%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.35

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

35%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $211,990 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-06-05	Fine	$16,355
2026-03-27	Fine	$195,635

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Individual. Part of the RJ MERIDIAN CARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Meridian Care Monte Vista (San Antonio, TX) — CMS overall1 of 5
Crestway Nursing & Rehabilitation (SAN ANTONIO, TX) — CMS overall1 of 5
Meridian Care of Hebbronville (Hebbronville, TX) — CMS overall4 of 5
THE MERIDIAN (GALVESTON, TX) — CMS overall3 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Potential for more than minimal harm: 14 · Immediate jeopardy: 4

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-03-27	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2026-03-27	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2026-03-27	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2026-03-27	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2026-03-27	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-27	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-27	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-19	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-12-03	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-29	F0760	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-16	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-16	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0908	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0925	Environmental Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-24	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-24	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE, ALICE” at medicare.gov/care-compare.