Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa
Nursing Home · Odessa, TX
CMS certification number675145
Contact & location
3800 Englewood LaneOdessa, TX 79762
Ector County
- Phone
- (432) 362-2583
- ZIP code
- 79762 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 117
- Residents per day
- 82.0 (70% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- West Wharton County Hospital District
- Chain
- Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities, avg 2.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 29, 1993
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.52 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.27 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.60 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 1.98 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 94.2 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 88.9 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 8, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 6
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | 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 |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-11-06 | 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 2025-11-07 |
| 2025-11-06 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-07 |
| 2025-08-08 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-09 |
| 2025-08-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-09 |
| 2025-08-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-09 |
| 2025-04-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 2025-03-27 |
| 2024-06-27 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-06-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-06-27 | 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 2024-07-31 |
| 2023-05-31 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-15 |
| 2023-05-31 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-15 |
| 2023-05-31 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-15 |
| 2023-05-31 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-15 |
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 $8,724 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-06 | Fine | $8,724 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| West Wharton County Hospital District (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Blake, Gary (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Casas, Silvia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Odessa I Enterprises LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ramanathan, Chittur (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huggins, Linda (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Willig, Zachary (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Johnny (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| West Wharton County Hospital District (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bowers, Sean (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cisneros, Alfred (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cobb, Travis (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cooper, Stephen (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hardin, Sherrie (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kerzee, Richard (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Korenek, Patricia (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Soechting, Paul (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strack, Joe (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blake, Gary (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blake, Malisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Odessa I Enterprises LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa?
Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa has a 3-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 Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa have?
It has 117 certified beds and cares for about 82 residents per day.
Has Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,724 in the last three years.
Who owns Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa?
It is part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa?
(432) 362-2583. The facility is located at 3800 Englewood Lane, Odessa, TX 79762.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.