About Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Ebony Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- Top Ranked: Ranked #4 out of 15 facilities within 25 miles.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.32 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the WELLSENTIAL HEALTH network. This chain operates 68 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 56 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 47 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 15.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 10.4% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 98.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 96.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 8.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 4.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 1 complaint
- 2025: 4 complaints
- 2026: 3 complaints
- Total: 9 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 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. |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 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. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| May 14, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| May 14, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Oct 04, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
Nearby Hospitals
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HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER
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RIO GRANDE STATE CENTER
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PALMS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Ownership Structure
- VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- 1001 CENTRAL BLVD LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- RICARDO ADAMES ADP OF THE SNF
- DANIEL BAIRD MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JAVIER CALDERON CORPORATE OFFICER
- ANTONIO CARVAJAL MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MORAIMA CHACON ADP OF THE SNF
- DANIEL CHARTRAND CORPORATE OFFICER
- BARBARA CLAPP MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- DAREN CORTESE MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- DONOVAN DEKOWSKI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DONOVAN DEKOWSKI ADP OF THE SNF
- CRIS DIAZ MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- PATRICIA GIBSON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- SEFERINO GOMEZ CORPORATE OFFICER
- VERONICA GONZALES MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MIRIAM GUERRERO ADP OF THE SNF
- JORGE JURADO MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JORGE JURADO CORPORATE OFFICER
- NICOLE KAUFMAN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- LEE KEENEN CORPORATE OFFICER
- ELLIOT MANDELBAUM MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JULIO OTAZO MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ROBIN PALMER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- REGENCY IHS CLINICAL CONSULTING LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- REGENCY IHS OF EBONY LAKE LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- REGENCY IHS OF EBONY LAKE LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- REGENCY IHS REHAB LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- NANETTE SPEAR OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- NANETTE SPEAR ADP OF THE SNF
- VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | N/A | 5 |
| Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harli | N/A | 5 |
| Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare | N/A | 5 |
| Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Las Alturas Nursing and Transitional Care Brownsvill | N/A | 4 |
| Mesa Hills Post Acute | N/A | 2 |
| Spanish Meadows | N/A | 2 |
| Treasure Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | N/A | 3 |
| Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement | N/A | 3 |
| Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 4 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center directly at 9565410917. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.