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Meridian Care of Alice

218 219 N King ST
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4366

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CCN
455455
Certified beds
201
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Chain
RJ Meridian Care

Nurse staffing

3.78
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.52 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 34% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected March 27, 2026

7 citations · Health
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 28, 2026
D
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 28, 2026
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 28, 2026
J
F0600 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 28, 2026
J
F0607 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 28, 2026
J
F0609 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 28, 2026
J
F0656 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 28, 2026

Inspected February 19, 2026

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 20, 2026

Inspected December 3, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 4, 2025

Inspected August 29, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0760 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 30, 2025

Inspected January 16, 2025

2 citations · Health
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 17, 2025
D
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 17, 2025

Inspected October 26, 2023

4 citations · Health
D
F0921 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 9, 2023
D
F0925 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 9, 2023
E
F0908 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 9, 2023
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 9, 2023

Inspected August 24, 2023

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 25, 2023
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 25, 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
March 27, 2026Fine$195,635