Live Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
George West, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675104) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $56,980
Phone: (361) 449-2532 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Live Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Live Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Live Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $56,980.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection details on Care Compare.
About this facility
Live Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a 96-bed nursing home in George West, Texas, operating in Live Oak County with an average of 78.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit, individually owned operation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 21, 1993. It is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which includes 67 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Live Oak's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.37 hours per resident per day, with 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 32.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $56,980.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials.
CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision. There is no Special Focus Facility designation on record for this location. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator, Wellsential Health.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.37 hours per resident per day, with 0.41 RN hours per resident per day and a 32.2% nursing turnover rate; its CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $56,980.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 96 certified beds and an average of 78.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit individual operation and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which includes 67 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 21, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall score.
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 3614492532 and verify details 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 3614492532 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675104?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.