Meridian Care of Alice, Alice, Texas
- 17
- Citations from health inspectionsTexas average: 28 a home
- 5
- Residents harmed or put in dangerTexas average: 2.3 a home
- $143,518
- Fines from the federal governmentTexas average: $44,141 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsTexas average: 2.7
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Seven inspection visits produced 17 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in five findings. Federal fines came to $143,518 (two fines).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 4 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 3 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.21 hours each dayThe Texas average is 3.39 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.44 hours each dayThe Texas average is 0.43 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 34.7%against the Texas average of 55.3%
- Beds that are certified
- 201
- Ownership
- Individual (for profit)
- Chain
- This home is not part of a chain
- Street address
- 219 N King St, Alice, Texas 78332
- County
- Jim Wells
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
One citation dated June 5, 2026
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Seven citations dated March 27, 2026
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents.
- F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents.
One citation dated Feb. 19, 2026
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Dec. 3, 2025
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Aug. 29, 2025
- F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Jan. 16, 2025
Four citations dated Oct. 26, 2023
- F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | Fine | $16,355 |
| March 27, 2026 | Fine | $127,163 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
The CMS ownership file names no owner or operator for this home.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 455455. Other homes in Texas.