Government Medicare Medicaid

McAllen Transitional Care Center

2109 South K Street, Mcallen, TX 78503

4.0 CMS Rating
Government - Hospital district
100 Certified Beds
78 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 7.13%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 13.04%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 0.43%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 17.11%

Lower is better

How McAllen Transitional Care Center Compares

McAllen Transitional Care Center is a 100-bed government-owned nursing facility in Mcallen, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.1%) is above the Texas average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.

Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mcallen, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Texas average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.0% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6% (36% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (87% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the Texas average of 3.8% (88% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.1% — better than the Texas average of 25.7% (33% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated October 17, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask McAllen Transitional Care Center

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing McAllen Transitional Care Center with other nursing homes in Mcallen.

What keeps McAllen Transitional Care Center's quality measures rating strong?

This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What is McAllen Transitional Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.0% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help McAllen Transitional Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 0.4% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at McAllen Transitional Care Center?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains McAllen Transitional Care Center's rating advantage in Mcallen?

Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at McAllen Transitional Care Center?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Mcallen

Mcallen sits in Hidalgo County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+
95,350 (11.1%)
Median age
29.4 years
Median household income
$41,846
Median home value
$90,000

Demographics for Hidalgo County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mcallen.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 676042
County Hidalgo
Total Beds 100
Occupied Beds 86
Occupancy Rate 86%
Ownership Government - Hospital district

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Location

2109 South K Street, Mcallen, TX 78503

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: October 17, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.