St. Joseph's Care Center, McGregor, TX

The Essentials

Summary

Across 4 inspections from June 2025 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 7 findings at St. Joseph's Care Center; 7 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections: 4; 2025–2026, standard and complaint
Findings: 7; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 7; Of 7 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 1; 1 fine; payment not published

What the Record Shows

7 of 7 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $8,278, its payment not published.
2 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, August 13, 2026, recorded 5 findings (most serious: Level F).

What to Ask About

Citation F583, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: St. Joseph's Care Center
Address: 609 Johnson Drive, McGregor, TX 76657
CMS Certification Number: 745059
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 100
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Record Window: June 12, 2025 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Aug 132026
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2026
- F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2026
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2026
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2026
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 30, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Apr 72026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jan 62026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Jan 7, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jun 122025
Standard health inspection
No findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $8,278 imposed January 6, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 12, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Citation F583, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F583 in April 2026 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
25262626F583 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
What changed after F583 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F583: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
02
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
03
What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?
An $8,278 civil money penalty was imposed January 6, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Texas state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Jun 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Jan 6, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Apr 7, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Aug 13, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 745059
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowJune 12, 2025 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before June 2025 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

Data architecture: Cierto supplies the source-backed machine-readable bundle. Life by Vardell independently creates the narrative, design, and consumer report.