Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Brownsville, TX

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number675635

Contact & location

1001 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
Cameron County
Phone
(956) 541-0917
ZIP code
78520 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
122
Residents per day
84.2 (69% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Val Verde County Hospital District
Chain
Wellsential Health (67 facilities, avg 2.7★)
Medicare certified since
September 11, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.32 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.34 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.79 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.20 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.95 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
31.4 (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
January 15, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
14.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
9
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-29 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-04-29 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 2026-04-30
2026-04-29 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 2026-04-30
2026-04-29 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 2026-04-30
2026-03-25 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-26
2026-03-25 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 2026-03-26
2026-02-18 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-19
2026-01-15 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-29
2026-01-15 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 2026-01-29
2026-01-15 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-29
2026-01-15 Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-29
2026-01-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-29
2025-09-18 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-19
2025-09-18 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-19
2025-05-13 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-14
2025-05-13 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 2025-05-14
2024-09-26 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-09-26 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-09-26 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-09-26 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2023-11-06 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 2023-11-07
2023-06-30 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-01
2023-06-30 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-01
2023-06-30 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-01

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Val Verde County Hospital District (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
1001 Central Blvd LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Adames, Ricardo (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Chacon, Moraima (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dekowski, Donovan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Guerrero, Miriam (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs of Ebony Lake LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs Rehab LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Spear, Nanette (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Val Verde County Hospital District (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Calderon, Javier (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Chartrand, Daniel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gomez, Seferino (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Jurado, Jorge (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keenen, Lee (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs of Ebony Lake LLC (organization)Direct 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
Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center INC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Reg Leased 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
Baird, Daniel (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Carvajal, Antonio (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Clapp, Barbara (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Cortese, Daren (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Diaz, Cris (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Gibson, Patricia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Gonzales, Veronica (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Jurado, Jorge (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Kaufman, Nicole (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Mandelbaum, Elliot (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Otazo, Julio (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Palmer, Robin (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Dekowski, Donovan (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs of Ebony Lake LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Spear, Nanette (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Val Verde County Hospital District (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 4-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 Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 122 certified beds and cares for about 84 residents per day.

Has Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

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

What is the phone number of Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

(956) 541-0917. The facility is located at 1001 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520.

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