Nursing homes in Brownsville, TX
Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Brownsville, part of the Cameron area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.4★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Brownsville, Texas, have access to seven Medicare-certified nursing homes located across the 78520, 78521, and 78526 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities in Cameron County maintain an average overall rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars. While performance varies, Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center currently stands out as the city’s top-performing facility, earning a prestigious 5-star rating for its quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 2.4★ · 7 homesProvider mix in Brownsville
6 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Brownsville
- 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Brownsville reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 5 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in Brownsville
- 1EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER5.0WELLSENTIAL HEALTH · Large
- 2Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill4.0HERITAGE BROWNSVILLE HEALTH DEVELOPMENT LLC · Large
- 3MESA HILLS POST ACUTE2.0LIBERTY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 · Large
- 4ALTA VISTA REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE2.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
- 5SPANISH MEADOWS2.0EMPIRE SPANISH MEADOWS LTD · Medium
- 6Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center1.0WELLSENTIAL HEALTH · Large
- 7Fox Hollow Post Acute1.0UVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY · Large
All homes in Brownsville
| EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER WELLSENTIAL HEALTH · Large · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill HERITAGE BROWNSVILLE HEALTH DEVELOPMENT LLC · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| MESA HILLS POST ACUTE LIBERTY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| ALTA VISTA REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| SPANISH MEADOWS EMPIRE SPANISH MEADOWS LTD · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center WELLSENTIAL HEALTH · Large · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Fox Hollow Post Acute UVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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