Facility type
Nursing
Status
Active
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Nursing Home
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Burrowed in the peaceful town of Brownsville, TX, Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a dedicated senior living community offering skilled nursing, memory care, therapy and rehabilitation, hospice and palliative care, and home health services. A wide array of spacious and comfortable accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. With a highly skilled and compassionate team, the community ensures that its residents are given with round-the-clock utmost care and and support.
Having top-tier care and services focused on physical and mental health, residents can receive cardiac, care, diabetes care and management and stroke care for skilled nursing. As for therapy and rehabilitation, aquatic therapy, occupation therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy are some of the services being offered. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy worry-free care and support with Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
122
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
59.3%
Residents per day (avg)
88
Occupancy rate
59.3%
Residents per day (avg)
88
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.3M
Operating loss
-$818.0K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7,280,885.00
Operating loss
$-817,953.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.1M
122-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
37 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 63 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Services
About this community
License details
Issuance
January 4, 2025
Expiration
January 4, 2028
County:
CAMERON
Additional licensing details
License number:
308572
Year opened:
7/12/1988
Ownership & operating entity
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by NANETTE D SPEAR.
Management company:
REGENCY IHS OF EBONY LAKE, LLC
Owner:
VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Ownership type:
HOSPITAL DISTRICT/AUTHORITY
Type Of Units
Medicare
4 units
Medicaid and Medicare
118 units
Total beds
122 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Administrator email:
[email protected]
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Total Residents: 122
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Types of Care at Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
6
Texas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Total health citations
15
Citations per inspection
2.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
9 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.4
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
15 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
Sep 18, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Sep 18, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
May 13, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
May 13, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
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SNF
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HARLINGEN HEALTHCARE, INC.
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36.2%
86.50
2.9604
1
12
1
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Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
+11%
-18%
-7%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Brownsville
122
63
REGENCY IHS OF EBONY LAKE LLC
59.3%
$6,131,614.00
$2,833,753.00
46.2%
88.00
2.9782
-
15
-
+11%-18%-7%
Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
-36%
-10%
+29%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Brownsville
100
71
BROWNSVILLE CARE ASSOCIATES, INC
82.0%
$12,084,404.00
$4,455,937.00
36.9%
79.70
3.2565
2
16
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-36%-10%+29%
Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation
-77%
-25%
+19%
SNF
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Mercedes
123
25
ROEL, ALICE
75.3%
$11,674,112.00
$3,454,976.00
29.6%
80.40
2.7193
2
22
4
-77%-25%+19%
Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
+20%
-27%
+28%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Brownsville
120
34
REGENCY IHS OF BROWNSVILLE LLC
81.2%
$9,198,367.00
$3,241,010.00
35.2%
111.10
2.6430
2
40
3
+20%-27%+28%
Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Harlingen
Bed Count:
100
Operator:
HARLINGEN HEALTHCARE, INC.
CCN:
455925
Occupancy:
81.2%
Home Revenue:
$13,876,974.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,022,875.00
Payroll %:
36.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
86.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.9604
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
12
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-31%
-31%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+28%
+28%
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Brownsville
Bed Count:
122
Operator:
REGENCY IHS OF EBONY LAKE LLC
CCN:
675635
Occupancy:
59.3%
Home Revenue:
$6,131,614.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,833,753.00
Payroll %:
46.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
88.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.9782
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
RN share vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Brownsville
Bed Count:
100
Operator:
BROWNSVILLE CARE ASSOCIATES, INC
CCN:
455625
Occupancy:
82.0%
Home Revenue:
$12,084,404.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,455,937.00
Payroll %:
36.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
79.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2565
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
16
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+29%
+29%
Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Mercedes
Bed Count:
123
Operator:
ROEL, ALICE
CCN:
676414
Occupancy:
75.3%
Home Revenue:
$11,674,112.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,454,976.00
Payroll %:
29.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
80.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7193
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
22
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-77%
-77%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-25%
-25%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+19%
+19%
Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Brownsville
Bed Count:
120
Operator:
REGENCY IHS OF BROWNSVILLE LLC
CCN:
676083
Occupancy:
81.2%
Home Revenue:
$9,198,367.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,241,010.00
Payroll %:
35.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
111.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.6430
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
40
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+28%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
72
Total Staff
66
Employees
6
Contractors
26,206
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
8.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 9.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 8.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 22 | 9.1 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
57 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
1 staff
9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
5 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.8%
of total hours from contractors
990 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 22 | 0 | 22 | 12,476 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,060 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,436 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,888 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,626 | 82 | 90% | 8.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 622 | 76 | 84% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 591 | 66 | 73% | 9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 553 | 65 | 71% | 8.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 545 | 72 | 79% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 463 | 63 | 69% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 423 | 65 | 71% | 6.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 421 | 68 | 75% | 6.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 6 | 7% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 6 | 7% | 5.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 13% | 1.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 3.8 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
75 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (2.7%)
Medicaid
46 residents (61.3%)
Private pay or other
27 residents (36%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.3
38% better than Texas averageTexas average: 8.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.6
21% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.0
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.4%
17% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.7%
46% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.9%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 15.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.4%
89% better than Texas averageTexas average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
34% better than Texas averageTexas average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.2%
65% better than Texas averageTexas average: 3.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.2%
25% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
47% better than Texas averageTexas average: 7.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.7%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.9%
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
11% better than Texas averageTexas average: 90.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
72% better than Texas averageTexas average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.9%
10% better than Texas averageTexas average: 88.0%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.5%
32% better than Texas averageTexas average: 25.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.5%
13% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 12.0%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
40.0%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
40.0%
25% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.8%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.8%
14% better than Texas averageTexas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
59.3%
↑ 4.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$817,953
↓ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3,585,073
↑ ~$2.0M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-13.3%
↓ 22.4pp vs 2022
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