MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE
219 N KING ST
ALICE TX 78332
Phone: 3616644366
Abuse icon For profit - Individual
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Texas average: 1.7 star lower (2.7), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Alice average: 1.0 star lower (2.0), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 201 |
| Average residents per day | 124.1 |
| Occupancy | 62% |
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| County | Jim Wells |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1979-10-24 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 455455 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 10 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.80 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.21 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 35.7% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.7% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 2 |
| Fines (total value) | $143,518 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 2 |
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- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
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Is MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE have?
CMS certifies 201 beds; the facility reports an average of 124.1 residents per day (about 62% occupancy).
Does MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $143,518 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.