MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE
219 N KING ST, Alice, TX 78332
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE Compares
MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE is a 201-bed for-profit nursing facility in Alice, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (5.8%) is above the Texas average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 201 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Alice, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.0% — better than the Texas average of 9.6% (27% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Texas average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the Texas average of 3.8% (53% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.9% — better than the Texas average of 25.7% (38% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE with other nursing homes in Alice.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.0% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.8% here versus 3.8% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 201 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Alice
Alice sits in Jim Wells County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 6,285 (15.4%)
- Median age
- 35.0 years
- Median household income
- $45,857
- Median home value
- $76,900
Demographics for Jim Wells County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Alice.
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