Nursing Homes in ZIP 78520 (Brownsville, TX)
There are 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 78520, Brownsville, TX, in this CMS data release (average rating 2.5 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 120 | 98.8% | 75.0% | 2 |
| Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 122 | 84.2% | 25.0% | 0 |
| Mesa Hills Post Acute | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 166 | 111.0% | 57.1% | 1 |
| Spanish Meadows | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 119 | 95.2% | 40.0% | 3 |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 78520
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 78520
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Visit candidates in ZIP 78520, Brownsville, TX when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
Data profile for ZIP 78520
CMS data lets us profile the 4 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 78520: 4 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit, 2 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 527 certified beds are reported across 4 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.20 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 49.3%. 3 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $83,811 in fines.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit, 2 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 527 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 3 |
| Total federal fines | $83,811 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.20 |
| Avg RN turnover | 49.3% |
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All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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