McAllen Senior AdvisorWeslaco is the mid-Valley hub between McAllen and Harlingen, with Progreso and its international bridge to the south and the Delta farm towns of Elsa, Edcouch and La Villa to the north. The area had about 61,078 residents in 2025.
Knapp Medical Center serves the mid-Valley, and the Area Agency on Aging of the Lower Rio Grande Valley has its offices on West Railroad Street in Weslaco. The city also holds John Knox Village, a retirement campus with its own state-licensed medical center and personal care license, and several of the county's nursing homes.
How much licensed senior care is in Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns, Texas?
Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns had about 61,078 residents in the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, and HHSC lists 1 licensed assisted living facility, 4 nursing homes and 23 adult day centers with local addresses.
| License type | Licenses | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living facilities | 1 | 32 |
| Alzheimer's certified places | — | 0 |
| Nursing homes | 4 | 447 |
| Adult day (DAHS) centers | 23 | 2434 |
| Home health agencies (office here) | 18 | — |
| Hospices (office here) | 8 | — |
| Personal assistance agencies (office here) | 24 | — |
For context, Hidalgo County as a whole has about 118,695 residents aged 65 and older (12.9% of the population) and 12,509 aged 85 and older.
Where is state-licensed assisted living in Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns?
HHSC's directory shows 1 licensed assisted living facility in Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns: John Knox Personal Care, licensed for 32 residents; none holds Alzheimer's certification.
| Facility or agency | License type | Licensed capacity | Alzheimer's beds | Latest HHSC inspection | Penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Knox Personal Care 1300 S Border, 78596 | Type B | 32 | 0 | 10/06/2025 | 0 |
How do Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns nursing homes score on CMS Care Compare?
4 licensed nursing homes with 447 beds are in Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns; 1 of the 3 rated by CMS hold four or five stars overall.
| Facility or agency | CMS overall rating | Licensed capacity | Latest CMS health inspection | Health deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Knox Village Medical Center 1300 S Border, 78596 | Not rated by CMS | 60 | not reported | n/a |
| Valley Grande Manor 1212 S Bridge, 78596 | 1 of 5 | 147 | July 25, 2025 | 30 |
| Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 422 E 18th St, 78596 | 4 of 5 | 120 | July 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Weslaco 721 S Airport Dr, 78596 | 2 of 5 | 120 | July 16, 2026 | 9 |
Which adult day centers are licensed in Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns?
HHSC licenses 23 adult day (DAHS) centers in Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns, with licensed capacity from 30 to 180 participants.
| Facility or agency | Licensed capacity | City | First licensed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Del Progreso Adult Day Care 515 North Fm 1015, 78579 | 130 | Progreso | — | (956) 565-9105 |
| Amor Y Vida Adult Day Care 13600 East Hwy 107 Ste 8 & 9, 78558 | 75 | La Blanca | 2026 | (956) 270-4637 |
| Besos Y Caricias Adult Day Care 515 E. Pike Suite D, 78596 | 105 | Weslaco | — | (956) 973-2700 |
| Besos Y Caricias Adult Daycare II 305 N Broadway, 78543 | 120 | Elsa | 2016 | (956) 973-2700 |
| Cielo Azul 40875 S Fm 1015, 78579 | 95 | Progreso | 2025 | (956) 607-6362 |
| Coastal Family Care 1000 S. Texas Blvd., 78596 | 30 | Weslaco | 2019 | (956) 520-8558 |
| Dulce Caricias Adult Day Care #2 308 W Santa Rosa Ave, 78538 | 59 | Edcouch | — | (956) 262-6633 |
| El Club Adult Day Care 501 N Westgate Dr, 78596 | 77 | Weslaco | 2006 | (956) 973-8583 |
| La Palma Adult Day Care 610 N. Broadway, Ste a, 78543 | 180 | Elsa | — | (956) 262-8300 |
| La Posada II 159 S Texas Blvd., 78596 | 95 | Weslaco | — | (956) 973-8500 |
| La Posada III 1320 N. Dolores Huerta Ave., 78596 | 175 | Weslaco | 2020 | (956) 929-2605 |
| Mi Hacienda Adult Day Care Center 2917 N Westgate Dr, 78599 | 80 | Weslaco | 2006 | (956) 447-8161 |
| Mi Pueblito De Belen 723 S Airport Dr, 78596 | 41 | Weslaco | — | (956) 447-8994 |
| Mi Ranchito Adult Day Care 337 E Mile 14-1/2 N, 78599 | 90 | Weslaco | 2005 | (956) 262-2100 |
| Mirasoles Adult Day Care III 401 W Santa Rosa Avenue, 78538 | 60 | Edcouch | — | (956) 262-4349 |
| Mis Amigos De Weslaco Adult Day Care Center 707 Angelita Dr, 78596 | 92 | Weslaco | 2011 | (956) 968-4018 |
| Nuestra Familia Adult Day Care 621 E Business 83, 78596 | 90 | Weslaco | 2006 | (956) 973-9701 |
| Nuestra Familia Adult Day Care 1000 S. Utah, 78596 | 149 | Weslaco | 2009 | (956) 969-2501 |
| Nuestra Familia Adult Day Care 1005 E. 10th St., Suite C, 78596 | 127 | Weslaco | 2013 | (956) 520-8773 |
| Nuestra Familia Adult Day Care 1010 South Utah Ave, 78596 | 160 | Weslaco | 2009 | (956) 968-9473 |
| Nuestra Familia Adult Day Care 602 E. 6th St., 78596 | 90 | Weslaco | 2014 | (956) 975-2699 |
| Santa Cruz Day Care for Adults 834 Palm Dr, 78543 | 164 | Elsa | 2004 | (956) 255-4450 |
| Su Casa Adult Day Care II 318 W Railroad St, 78596 | 150 | Weslaco | 2009 | (956) 969-3656 |
Most centers pick participants up in their own vans. Ask about the route and how long your parent would ride.
Which home health, hospice and attendant agencies have offices in Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns?
18 licensed home health agencies, 8 licensed hospices and 24 personal assistance agencies list an office in Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns; an agency's office location does not limit where it sends staff.
- A Beautiful Day Health Care (certified home health, personal assistance, license #011505, licensed since 2007)
- A Healing Touch Home Health (certified home health, personal assistance, license #009474, licensed since 2004)
- Cv Home Health (certified home health, license #013686, licensed since 2010)
- Good Shepherd Primary Health Care (certified home health, personal assistance, license #011744, licensed since 2007)
- Ims Home Health & Hospice Care (certified home health, license #007074, licensed since 1999)
- Kats Kids Advanced Therapy Services (licensed home health, license #013856, licensed since 2011)
- Life Home Health Care (certified home health, personal assistance, license #016623, licensed since 2014)
- Maximum Home Health (certified home health, personal assistance, license #013385, licensed since 2010)
- Nurses That Care Sitter Services (licensed home health, personal assistance, license #004672, licensed since 2004)
- Pace Health Care (certified home health, personal assistance, license #025205, licensed since 2026)
- Pan De Vida Healthcare (licensed home health, personal assistance, license #017795, licensed since 2016)
- Promesa Home Health (certified home health, personal assistance, license #013769, licensed since 2010)
Plus 14 more home health and hospice offices on the full roster.
The 24 personal assistance agencies are on the personal care roster.
Where do Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns residents go for hospital care?
From the middle of Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns, the nearest acute-care hospitals in CMS's hospital data are Knapp Medical Center, about 4.9 miles away, and South Texas Health System, about 14.2 miles.
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance is about 14.2 miles away. These are straight-line distances, good for comparison but shorter than real drives.
Who provides free help for older adults in Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns?
The Area Agency on Aging of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, at 301 W. Railroad Street, Building D, Weslaco, TX 78596 ((956) 682-3481), serves Weslaco, Progreso & the Delta towns with information, case management, caregiver support, benefits counseling and contracted meals, homemaker help and respite for people 60 and older.
Its Long-Term Care Ombudsman program advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living at the same number, and HICAP (1-800-252-9240) gives free Medicare counseling.
