MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE
MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE is a 201-bed nursing home in ALICE, Texas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1979-10-24. It averages 124.1 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE?
CMS lists 19 health-inspection deficiencies for MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-05.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
| 2026-03-27 | F0600, F0607, F0609, F0656 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J |
| 2026-03-27 | F0695, F0755, F0761 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D |
| 2026-02-19 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E |
| 2025-12-03 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D |
| 2025-08-29 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
| 2025-01-16 | F0656, F0755 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D |
| 2023-10-26 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2023-10-26 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E |
| 2023-10-26 | F0921, F0925 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D |
| 2023-08-24 | F0657, F0880 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
Why was MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE fined 2 times?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | Fine | $16,355 |
| 2026-03-27 | Fine | $127,163 |
How is MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE staffed relative to the TX average?
| Measure | This facility | TX average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.21032 | 3.38539 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 34.7 | 55.3 |
| Average number of residents per day | 124.1 | 75.8 |
Who owns MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE?
MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE is registered with CMS as For profit - Individual.
Were you or a family member harmed at MERIDIAN CARE OF ALICE?