Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Yoakum, TX

CMS overall rating 2/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number675736

Contact & location

1300 Carl Ramert DR
Yoakum, TX 77995
Lavaca County
Phone
(361) 293-2801
ZIP code
77995 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
110
Residents per day
86.0 (78% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Oakbend Medical Center
Chain
Wellsential Health (67 facilities, avg 2.7★)
Medicare certified since
October 23, 1997
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
2.59 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.32 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.64 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.62 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.22 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
33.3 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
37.5 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 30, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
11
Citations on record (3 years)
26 health · 7 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-29 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-10
2026-05-29 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 2026-06-10
2026-05-29 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 2026-06-10
2025-11-18 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-11-19
2025-11-18 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 2025-11-19
2025-05-30 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-03
2025-05-30 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 · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-03
2025-05-30 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 2025-06-03
2025-05-30 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 2025-06-03
2025-05-30 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-03
2025-05-30 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-03
2025-02-14 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-02-14 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-05
2025-02-14 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 2025-03-05
2024-08-14 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 2024-08-28
2024-08-07 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 2024-08-22
2024-06-09 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
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-06-08
2024-03-29 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-19
2024-03-29 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-19
2024-03-29 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 · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-19
2024-03-29 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-19
2024-03-29 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-19
2024-03-29 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-19
2024-03-29 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 2024-04-19
2024-03-01 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-15
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 2023-02-21

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 $13,627 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-09Fine$13,627

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Oakbend Medical Center (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
1300 Carl Ramert Drive LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dekowski, Donovan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Drost, James (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Franke, Amanda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lange, Kevin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Oakbend Medical Center (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs of Yoakum LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs Rehab LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Surman, Tabitha (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Freudenberger, Joseph (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Baird, Daniel (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
Crayton, Tom (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Dorman, John (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Freudenberger, Joseph (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Gibson, Patricia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Haley, Jeff (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
King, Abby (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
King, Elizabeth (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Mandelbaum, Elliot (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Pisani, Adam (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Popatia, Amirali (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Stuart, Julius (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Uthman, Edward (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Dekowski, Donovan (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Franke, Amanda (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Oakbend Medical Center (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Yoakum 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 Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 110 certified beds and cares for about 86 residents per day.

Has Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $13,627 in the last three years.

Who owns Yoakum 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 Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

(361) 293-2801. The facility is located at 1300 Carl Ramert DR, Yoakum, TX 77995.

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