Retama Manor Nursing Center - Harlingen

Retama Manor Nursing Center - Harlingen is a nursing home community in Harlingen, TX.

Information last verified: June 21, 2026

820 Camelot Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 115 reviews

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Overall Review of Retama Manor Nursing Center - Harlingen

common 40 reviews mention this

Staff and care feel compassionate

Residents and families repeatedly describe compassionate, professional care from nurses and therapists.

A large share of reviews praise how staff members treat residents with kindness, patience, and respect. Many notes also mention specific nurses, CNAs, and therapy team members, along with frequent check-ins and help with day-to-day needs. While the majority highlight caring interactions, a smaller number of reviews raise serious concerns about responsiveness and follow-through.

differentiator 28 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support recovery

Physical therapy and occupational therapy are a consistent focus in resident outcomes and recommendations.

Many reviewers describe therapy teams that push progress, improve mobility, and support recovery goals after surgery or hospital stays. Families often credit PT/OT for regaining strength, walking with devices, or meeting functional milestones. Several reviews also single out wound care attention and therapy departments as part of why they felt confident about discharge progress.

common 22 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and facility upkeep

Multiple reviews emphasize that the facility is clean, well kept, and comfortable.

Residents and families frequently mention cleanliness, updated spaces, and a facility that looks cared for. Some reviews also describe a home-like feel and ongoing upkeep, including rooms being maintained and beds being changed. A few reviews go the other direction, citing cleanliness problems or maintenance issues that affected their stay.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining quality comes up both positively and negatively in resident and family feedback.

Several reviewers say meals are good, enjoyable, or varied, and a few mention specific improvements in how they felt eating. Others report food that was unappetizing, low quality, served cold, or contributed to weight loss, with concern about whether it supported recovery. A couple of notes also mention practical meal gaps, like limited items during a meal.

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Communication and staffing response vary

Some reviewers report delays in help and difficulties with timely communication.

While many reviews describe staff as responsive and attentive, a recurring negative theme is slow response times, nurses not coming when called, or care not matching expectations. Other complaints involve delays around medication delivery, shift-change timing, or administrative handling of discharge and paperwork. One review also reports a serious issue involving missing belongings, which is mentioned as a confidence concern.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities and social engagement

Residents mention activities and opportunities to stay engaged during their stay.

Some reviews highlight planned activities and resident participation, including group events and recreation. A few note how staff helped support daily routines and social connection, helping the stay feel less isolating. These comments generally appear alongside praise for the overall environment and staff interactions.

common 4 reviews mention this

On-site meals and daily support offered

The community is set up for meal service and assistance tied to dietary needs.

Reviews include multiple references to meals and how food affected comfort and recovery. The community also offers meal service designed to support residents who need specific dietary restrictions, which aligns with how some reviewers describe their eating plans. Even so, opinions on overall food quality still vary from review to review.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

141 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Valley International (5 miles away)
Brownsville S.Padre Island International (24 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

HMC-RGV Physicans Group Orthocare (0.1 miles)
Dr Phillips (0.2 miles)
Gastroenterology Consultants (0.2 miles)
Albo Daniel Ut Health RGV Surgery And Womens Specialty Harlingen (0.2 miles)
Hospitalists Now (0.2 miles)
Harlingen Family Care Clinic (0.3 miles)
Samuel, Sandeep Gastroenterology Consultants South Texas (0.3 miles)

Restaurants

Khan's Grill (0.2 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (0.4 miles)
Luby's (0.4 miles)
Jason's Deli (0.4 miles)
Oyster Bar Harlingen Tx (0.5 miles)
Denny's (0.5 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0.5 miles)

Hospitals

Lillian E Williams, PA-C, M.P.A.S (0.2 miles)
Solara Hospital Harlingen (0.3 miles)
Vitalant Blood Donation- Harlingen (0.3 miles)
Platinum Surgery Center (0.6 miles)
Valley Baptist Medical Center (0.8 miles)
DaVita Valley Baptist-harlingen Dialysis (0.9 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (0.6 miles)
Girl Of All Trades (2.4 miles)
Bandera Coffee (2.5 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Harlingen Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Muniz Rio Grande Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Small Fry's Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)

Parks

Arroyo Park (0.8 miles)
McKelvey Park (1.2 miles)
Hugh Ramsey Nature Park (1.6 miles)

Places of Worship

St Anthony Catholic Church (2 miles)
First Methodist Church, Raimond Christian Center (2.2 miles)
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (2.4 miles)
Iglesia Lirio De Los Valles (2.4 miles)
Lady (2.6 miles)
St Albans Episcopal Day School (2.7 miles)

Theaters

Cinemark (3 miles)

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