Retama Manor Nursing Center - Mcallen

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

Information last verified:

900 South 12Th Street, Mcallen, TX 78501

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

4.2 from 44 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Retama Manor Nursing Center - Mcallen

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families repeatedly mention activities that help keep people engaged.

Several reviewers say the community offers structured activities that make a noticeable difference day to day. People describe enjoying scheduled events like bingo and Christian gatherings, plus arts and crafts. Others also mention games, books, and therapy that feel engaging rather than purely clinical. A recurring thread is that activities directors and staff help residents stay involved and connected with visitors.

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Facility cleanliness stands out

Reviewers frequently call out a clean, well-kept environment.

Multiple residents and families describe the building as clean and recently improved, including remodeled spaces. Visitors also mention a welcoming environment when touring. Not all feedback is positive, though—one reviewer describes unpleasant odors and another points to a lack of order in shared areas. Overall, cleanliness comes up often, with occasional negative contrast around the condition of the space.

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Food quality and handling varies

Food is a mixed experience, with both positives and handling complaints in reviews.

Some reviewers point to good food experiences, including remarks about the facility smell and that meals are good for residents. At the same time, other feedback highlights problems with food handling—one reviewer describes tortillas being refused for warming, leading to a cold meal. There are also concerns about what residents are being fed and whether dietary needs are consistently followed. Together, the reviews suggest dining can be hit-or-miss depending on the situation.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 83 resident community capacity 83 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

  • McAllen Miller International (1 miles away) McAllen Miller International (1 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Taco Palenque (0.2 miles)
  • Denny's (0.2 miles)
  • Whataburger (0.4 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (0.5 miles)
  • Yard House (0.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.5 miles)
  • IHOP (0.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Reserva Coffee Roasters (1.8 miles)
  • Luby's (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)

Transportation

  • McAllen Bus Terminal (0.6 miles)
  • McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • H-E-B Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Theatre (2.1 miles)
  • Cinemark Hollywood USA (3.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Women's Clinic of the Rio Grande Valley (2.8 miles)
  • Alonso, Ramiro, MD Industrial Health Works (3.4 miles)
  • Ashley Pediatrics (4 miles)
  • DHR Health Orthopedic Institute (4.4 miles)
  • McAllen Pediatric Associates (4.5 miles)
  • Urology Institute at Renaissance (4.6 miles)
  • All Children's Pediatric Clinic (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (4.3 miles)
  • DHR Health Rehabilitation Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Edinburg Conference Center At Renaissance (4.6 miles)
  • Doctors Hospital At Renaissance (4.7 miles)
  • South Texas Health System Behavioral (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • San Juan Municipal Park (4.5 miles)
  • Los Cabos Park (4.8 miles)
  • McAllen's 2nd Street Trail (5.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle - National Shrine (4.7 miles)

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