Live Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · George West, TX

CMS overall rating 2/5 Abuse citation For profit - Individual

CMS certification number675104
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

2951 Hwy 281
George West, TX 78022
Live Oak County
Phone
(361) 449-2532
ZIP code
78022 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
96
Residents per day
78.1 (81% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Legal name
Uvalde County Hospital Authority
Chain
Wellsential Health (67 facilities, avg 2.7★)
Medicare certified since
January 21, 1993
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.37 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.41 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.89 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.07 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.02 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
32.2 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
25.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 22, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
17 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-18 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-08
2025-08-13 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-14
2025-05-22 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-05-23
2025-05-22 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-23
2025-04-16 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2025-04-16 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2025-04-16 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2025-04-16 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2025-04-16 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2024-03-21 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-03-21 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-03-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-03-01 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-02
2023-02-03 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-03-16
2023-02-03 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-03-16
2023-02-03 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-03-16
2023-02-03 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-03-16

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $56,980 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-05-22Fine$56,980

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
2951 US 281 LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dayton, Steven (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dekowski, Donovan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Graves, Tracy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lara, Letitia (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lawrence, Patrick (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs of George West LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs Rehab LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Uvalde County Hospital Authority (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Apolinar, Adam (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Contreras, Terri (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Elliott, Benjamin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Faglie, Kelly (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gaitonde, Gajanan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gonzales, Hector (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gutierrez, Monica (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kessler, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Zamora, Raul (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Dayton, Steven (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Dekowski, Donovan (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Graves, Tracy (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Lara, Letitia (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Lawrence, Patrick (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs of George West LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Baird, Daniel (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Clapp, Barbara (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Cortese, Daren (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
CSV Rhea Management Holdco, LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
DWD TX Holdings LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Gibson, Patricia (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center INC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Mandelbaum, Elliot (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Reg Bridge Opco LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Reg HG Opco LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Reg Operator Holdco LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Texas Holdings LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Dayton, Steven (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Dekowski, Donovan (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lawrence, Patrick (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs of George West LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Uvalde County Hospital Authority (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Live Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Live Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.

How many beds does Live Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 96 certified beds and cares for about 78 residents per day.

Has Live Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $56,980 in the last three years.

Who owns Live Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

It is part of Wellsential Health and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Live Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

(361) 449-2532. The facility is located at 2951 Hwy 281, George West, TX 78022.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.