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Total health inspections
6
Texas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
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Nursing Home in Cameron County
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home in Cameron County
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
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.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
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
$7.3M
Operating loss
-$818.0K
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
Facility TypeNursing
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 4, 2025
ExpirationJanuary 4, 2028
CountyCAMERON
License Number308572
Year Opened7/12/1988
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Nanette D Spear.
Management CompanyREGENCY IHS OF EBONY LAKE, LLC
OwnerVAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Ownership TypeHOSPITAL DISTRICT/AUTHORITY
Medicare
4 units
Medicaid and Medicare
118 units
Total beds
122 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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
Inspection History
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.
6 visits/inspections
5 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Results
6 with issues
0 without issues
Latest inspection
Date
September 18, 2025
Annual Inspection17 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Texas average: 32 deficiencies
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
15
Texas average 25.9
Citations per inspection
2.5
Texas average 3.67
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
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Sep 18, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Sep 18, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Sep 18, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Sep 18, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
May 13, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
May 13, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
May 13, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
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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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Brownsville
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81.2%
+28%
2.64
-27%
2
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4.0
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
72
Employees
66
Contractors
6
Staff to resident ratio
0.96:1
36% worse than Texas averageTexas average ratio: 1.51:1
Avg staff/day
33
Average shift
8.7 hours
7% better than Texas averageTexas average: 8.1 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
26,206
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
16
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
22
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
3.8%
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
Staff by category
| 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 |
22 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
16 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
8 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
90%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
84%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
73%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
79%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
69%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
75%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
7%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
13%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
1%
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
-$818.0K
↓ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3.6M
↑ ~$2.0M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-13.3%
↓ 22.4pp vs 2022
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