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Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1300 Carl Ramert Dr, Yoakum, TX 77995 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 675736
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 29 in the last 3 inspection cycles (1 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 24 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 9
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 fine, total $13,627
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- July 10, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | July 10, 2026 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | May 30, 2025 | 19 | 6 | 19 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 60 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
29 health citations across 10 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
July 10, 2026: 4 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/21/2026 |
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/21/2026 |
| D | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/21/2026 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/21/2026 |
May 29, 2026: 3 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/10/2026 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/10/2026 |
| D | F-0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/10/2026 |
November 18, 2025: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/19/2025 |
| D | F-0585 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/19/2025 |
May 30, 2025: 6 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/03/2025 |
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/03/2025 |
| E | F-0801 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/03/2025 |
| D | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/03/2025 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/03/2025 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/03/2025 |
February 14, 2025: 3 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/05/2025 |
| D | F-0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/05/2025 |
| D | F-0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/05/2025 |
August 14, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/28/2024 |
August 7, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/22/2024 |
June 9, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | F-0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 06/08/2024 |
March 29, 2024: 7 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/19/2024 |
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/19/2024 |
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/19/2024 |
| E | F-0803 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/19/2024 |
| E | F-0801 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/19/2024 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/19/2024 |
| D | F-0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/19/2024 |
March 1, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/15/2024 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2026 | D | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/21/2026 |
| 07/10/2026 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/21/2026 |
| 07/10/2026 | F | K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/21/2026 |
| 07/10/2026 | E | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/21/2026 |
| 05/30/2025 | F | K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/03/2025 |
| 05/30/2025 | D | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/03/2025 |
| 05/30/2025 | E | K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/03/2025 |
| 03/29/2024 | E | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/19/2024 |
| 03/29/2024 | E | K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/19/2024 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.59 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.32 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.64 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.62 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.22 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.22 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 33.3 | 55.3 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 37.5 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Oakbend Medical Center
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Wellsential Health (67 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 110
- Average residents per day
- 86
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- October 23, 1997
- County/parish
- Lavaca
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
30 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BAIRD, DANIEL | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CLAPP, BARBARA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CORTESE, DAREN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CRAYTON, TOM | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DORMAN, JOHN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GIBSON, PATRICIA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HALEY, JEFF | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KING, ABBY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KING, ELIZABETH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MANDELBAUM, ELLIOT | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PISANI, ADAM | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| POPATIA, AMIRALI | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STUART, JULIUS | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| UTHMAN, EDWARD | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DEKOWSKI, DONOVAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FRANKE, AMANDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| 1300 CARL RAMERT DRIVE LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REGENCY IHS CLINICAL CONSULTING, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REGENCY IHS OF YOAKUM LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REGENCY IHS REHAB LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DEKOWSKI, DONOVAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DROST, JAMES | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FRANKE, AMANDA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LANGE, KEVIN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SURMAN, TABITHA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HHSC long-term care complaint portal (TULIP). The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.