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Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1300 Carl Ramert Dr, Yoakum, TX 77995
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Yoakum, Texas, is certified for 110 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Wellsential Health chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 12, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.6 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), below the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 33.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lavaca Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 33.3% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $13,627 | $0 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 May 2025, 29 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×17 E ×7 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0585 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0801 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0801 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0803 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 3 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.3%, RNs 37.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.9% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.6% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.2% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Oakbend Medical Center. Chain: Wellsential Health (67 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbend Medical Center | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2023 |
| Oakbend Medical Center | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| 1300 Carl Ramert Drive LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| Oakbend Medical Center | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| Regency Ihs of Yoakum LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| Regency Ihs Rehab LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lavaca County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation | Moulton | 61 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 23.0 | — | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Stevens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Halle | Hallettsville | 144 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 13.9 | — | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Shiner | 95 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 30.5 | — | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Hallettsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Hallettsville | 119 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 16.0 | $9K | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Paradigm At Stevens | Yoakum | 106 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 35.8 | — | 15 May 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Lavaca County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.6 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Wellsential Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Oakbend Medical Center and Oakbend Medical Center. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.