RIO GRANDE CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

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How RIO GRANDE CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares

RIO GRANDE CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 110-bed government-owned nursing facility in Rio Grande City, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (23.9%) is above the Texas average of 9.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 110 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rio Grande City, the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Texas average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.9% — worse than the Texas average of 9.4% (153% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (62% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.9% — better than the Texas average of 4.0% (78% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.8% — worse than the Texas average of 25.8% (27% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Rio Grande City

Rio Grande City sits in Starr County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.3% 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+

7,255 (11.3%)

Median age

29.0 years

Median household income

$30,931

Median home value

$76,900

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

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