McAllen Senior AdvisorDonna and Mercedes are the eastern Hidalgo County cities along Expressway 83, with about 34,613 residents between them in 2025. Donna has its own international bridge to Río Bravo, and Mercedes is known for the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and the outlet center off the expressway.
Two small licensed assisted living homes share a street in Donna, and Mercedes has a nursing home. For hospital care, Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco is the nearest; for more residential choices, families usually look west to Weslaco and Pharr.
How much licensed senior care is in Donna & Mercedes, Texas?
Donna & Mercedes had about 34,613 residents in the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, and HHSC lists 2 licensed assisted living facilities, 1 nursing home and 7 adult day centers with local addresses.
| License type | Licenses | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living facilities | 2 | 32 |
| Alzheimer's certified places | — | 0 |
| Nursing homes | 1 | 123 |
| Adult day (DAHS) centers | 7 | 833 |
| Home health agencies (office here) | 4 | — |
| Hospices (office here) | 1 | — |
| Personal assistance agencies (office here) | 11 | — |
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.
Which assisted living facilities are licensed in Donna & Mercedes?
HHSC's directory shows 2 licensed assisted living facilities in Donna & Mercedes, from New Life Assisted Living at 16 residents to New Life Assisted Living at 16; none holds Alzheimer's certification.
| Facility or agency | License type | Licensed capacity | Alzheimer's beds | Latest HHSC inspection | Penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Assisted Living 1901 New Life Drive, 78537 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 03/25/2026 | 0 |
| New Life Assisted Living 2002 New Life Drive, 78537 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 01/06/2026 | 0 |
What nursing homes serve Donna & Mercedes?
1 licensed nursing home with 123 beds is in Donna & Mercedes; 0 of the 1 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation 601 N Mile 2 West, 78570 | 1 of 5 | 123 | April 9, 2026 | 15 |
Where can a parent attend adult day care in Donna & Mercedes?
HHSC licenses 7 adult day (DAHS) centers in Donna & Mercedes, with licensed capacity from 60 to 198 participants.
| Facility or agency | Licensed capacity | City | First licensed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besos Y Caricias Adult Day Care III 520 W. 2nd St., 78570 | 165 | Mercedes | 2011 | (956) 565-2300 |
| El Cielo Adult Day Care 216 S. Main St, 78537 | 106 | Donna | — | (956) 464-2386 |
| El Club Adult Day Care 2 2803 E Business 83, 78537 | 98 | Donna | 2015 | (956) 461-0064 |
| El Recreo Adult Day Care I I 227 S 8th, 78537 | 95 | Donna | — | (956) 464-9191 |
| Fuente De Juventud Adult Day Care #2 2008 Redskin Ave, 78537 | 198 | Donna | 2010 | (956) 377-5158 |
| Siempre Unidos Adult Day Care 157 N Texas Ave, 78570 | 111 | Mercedes | 2021 | (956) 420-1132 |
| Tigres Adult Day Care 950 S Missouri Ave, 78570 | 60 | Mercedes | 2010 | (956) 565-3232 |
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 Donna & Mercedes?
4 licensed home health agencies, 1 licensed hospice and 11 personal assistance agencies list an office in Donna & Mercedes; an agency's office location does not limit where it sends staff.
- Bienvenidos Home Health Care (certified home health, personal assistance, license #010836, licensed since 2006)
- First Choice Inhome Care (licensed home health, personal assistance, license #014081, licensed since 2011)
- New Life Home Health Services (licensed home health, personal assistance, license #009347, licensed since 2004)
- New Life Home Health Services (certified home health, hospice, personal assistance, license #009099, licensed since 2004)
- New Life Home Health Services (certified home health, hospice, personal assistance, license #009099, licensed since 2004)
The 11 personal assistance agencies are on the personal care roster.
Which hospitals are closest to Donna & Mercedes?
From the middle of Donna & Mercedes, the nearest acute-care hospitals in CMS's hospital data are Knapp Medical Center, about 5.1 miles away, and South Texas Health System, about 13.5 miles.
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance is about 13.5 miles away. These are straight-line distances, good for comparison but shorter than real drives.
Who provides free help for older adults in Donna & Mercedes?
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 Donna & Mercedes 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.
