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Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1001 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520 (opens Google Maps) · Cameron County · (956) 541-0917· 122 certified beds · avg 84 residents/day · certified since Sep 11, 1996 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: WELLSENTIAL HEALTH (67 facilities, chain avg rating 2.7★)
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jan 15, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.07
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 24 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint F-0580
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint F-0656
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint F-0689
View all 24 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint · F-0580 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint · F-0656 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint · F-0689 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · from a complaint · F-0578 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · from a complaint · F-0761 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide each resident with a nourishing, tasty, well-balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional and special dietary needs. · F-0800 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · from a complaint · F-0583 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| May 13, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint · F-0755 |
| May 13, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · from a complaint · F-0695 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · F-0583 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (4 → 5).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 12
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 12 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityTexas averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.07
Texas average: 3.46
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.31
Texas average: 0.44
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.73
Texas average: 3.04
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.07 | 3.46 | 3.95 | bottom 28% in Texas; bottom 16% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.69 | bottom 32% in Texas; bottom 11% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.73 | 3.04 | 3.50 | bottom 33% in Texas; bottom 17% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.48 | top 49% in Texas; bottom 32% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 31.4 | 55.3 | 45.8 | top 7% in Texas; top 17% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 25.0 | 54.6 | 42.9 | top 11% in Texas; top 20% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.32, RN 0.34, weekend 2.95.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.32 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Regency Ihs of Ebony Lake LLC | Organization | Direct 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 |
| 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 |
| Baird, Daniel | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2021 |
| Calderon, Javier | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/29/2024 |
| Carvajal, Antonio | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/2024 |
| Chacon, Moraima | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Chartrand, Daniel | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2014 |
| Clapp, Barbara | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| Cortese, Daren | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/2021 |
| Dekowski, Donovan | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| Dekowski, Donovan | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
Showing 20 of 42 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 22 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Wellsential Health — 67 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Edinburg, TX · overall 2/5
- Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Elgin, TX · overall 2/5
- Fort Worth Transitional Care Center — Fort Worth, TX · overall 1/5
- Georgetown Nursing and Transitional Care — Georgetown, TX · overall 4/5
- Guadalupe Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Seguin, TX · overall 2/5
- Hallettsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Hallettsville, TX · overall 2/5
- Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Harlingen, TX · overall 3/5
- Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing C — Austin, TX · overall 2/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 66 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Texas midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 31% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 42 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Hills Post Acute | 1.3 mi | Brownsville, TX | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 1.5 mi | Brownsville, TX | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Spanish Meadows | 1.6 mi | Brownsville, TX | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Fox Hollow Post Acute | 2.7 mi | Brownsville, TX | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill | 3.0 mi | Brownsville, TX | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 | |
| Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 3.6 mi | Brownsville, TX | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 19.4 mi | Harlingen, TX | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harli | 19.6 mi | Harlingen, TX | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 20.0 mi | Harlingen, TX | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement | 20.0 mi | Harlingen, TX | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Cameron, TX — 14 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Treasure Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente — Harlingen, TX · overall 3/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 675635.