SPANISH MEADOWS

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How SPANISH MEADOWS Compares

SPANISH MEADOWS is a 119-bed for-profit nursing facility in Brownsville, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.7%) is below the Texas average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 119 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 74% occupied.

Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Brownsville, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.

By the numbers vs. Texas average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.5% — worse than the Texas average of 9.4%.
• Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (49% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.4% — worse than the Texas average of 4.0% (34% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.2% — better than the Texas average of 25.8% (34% lower).

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

The Senior Community Around Brownsville

Brownsville sits in Cameron County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.5% 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+

57,036 (13.5%)

Median age

31.7 years

Median household income

$41,200

Median home value

$89,700

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

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