nursing home in Brownsville, TX
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1001 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520 · (956) 541-0917
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 122-bed non-profit nursing home in Brownsville, Texas (Cameron County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 15, 2026) found 14 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 31.4% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 122
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Wellsential Health
- Medicare-certified since
- September 11, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Cameron County
- CMS Certification Number
- 675635
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.32 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.34 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.20 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.95 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 31.4% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 14 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 9 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 55 | 102 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 122 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 84 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 69% | 67.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.9% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.9% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.1% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 1.1% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.6% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 14.4% | 18% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 5.8% | 13.4% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.6% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.9% | 88% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 24 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| April 29, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| April 29, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| April 29, 2026 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2026 |
| February 18, 2026 Complaint | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 19, 2026 |
| January 15, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 29, 2026 |
| January 15, 2026 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 29, 2026 |
| January 15, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2026 |
| January 15, 2026 Standard | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0800 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2026 |
| January 15, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Complaint | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 19, 2025 |
| September 18, 2025 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 19, 2025 |
| May 13, 2025 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 14, 2025 |
| May 13, 2025 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 14, 2025 |
| September 26, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| November 6, 2023 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2023 |
| June 30, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2023 |
| June 30, 2023 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2023 |
| June 30, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2022 |
| 1001 CENTRAL BLVD LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| ADAMES, RICARDO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2016 |
| CHACON, MORAIMA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DEKOWSKI, DONOVAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| GUERRERO, MIRIAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| REGENCY IHS CLINICAL CONSULTING, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| REGENCY IHS OF EBONY LAKE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2025 |
| REGENCY IHS REHAB LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2025 |
| SPEAR, NANETTE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2021 |
| VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2025 |
| CALDERON, JAVIER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/29/2024 |
| CHARTRAND, DANIEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2014 |
| GOMEZ, SEFERINO Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/29/2024 |
| JURADO, JORGE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2023 |
| KEENEN, LEE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/25/2022 |
| REGENCY IHS OF EBONY LAKE LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| CSV RHEA MANAGEMENT HOLDCO, LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| DWD TX HOLDINGS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| JACK AND NANCY DWYER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| REGENCY TEXAS HOLDINGS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| REG LEASED OPCO LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| REG OPERATOR HOLDCO LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| BAIRD, DANIEL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2021 |
| CARVAJAL, ANTONIO Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/2024 |
| CLAPP, BARBARA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| CORTESE, DAREN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/2021 |
| DIAZ, CRIS Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/25/2020 |
| GIBSON, PATRICIA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| GONZALES, VERONICA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/2024 |
| JURADO, JORGE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2023 |
| KAUFMAN, NICOLE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/2021 |
| MANDELBAUM, ELLIOT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| OTAZO, JULIO Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/25/2022 |
| PALMER, ROBIN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/18/2020 |
| DEKOWSKI, DONOVAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| REGENCY IHS OF EBONY LAKE LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Texas nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 14 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Wellsential Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 1001 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520. Phone: (956) 541-0917.
About this data
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