Ebony Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Brownsville, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675635) · 122 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (956) 541-0917 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ebony Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Ebony Lake reports total nurse staffing of 3.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4%.
Ebony Lake has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. There is no CMS abuse icon flag and no Special Focus program designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Ebony Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 1996. The facility maintains 122 certified beds with an average daily census of 84.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ebony Lake holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. The rating breaks down into a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
Ebony Lake is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars across the chain, meaning this facility rates above its chain's average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families considering this facility should note that CMS ratings and figures cited here reflect the most recent data available on CMS Care Compare; consult the official Care Compare listing directly for the most current data vintage and inspection reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ebony Lake has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.32 hours per resident per day, with 0.34 RN hours per day, and nursing turnover of 31.4%; the staffing star rating is 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS reports no federal fines on record and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ebony Lake has 122 certified beds and an average daily census of 84.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 11, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; Ebony Lake scores 4 overall, 3 for health inspections, 5 for quality measures, and 2 for staffing.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9565410917 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9565410917 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675635?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.