Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center
Abilene, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455934) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (325) 676-1677 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, but its staffing rating is only 1 star.
Northern Oaks reports total nurse staffing of about 3.02 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time of about 0.43 hours per resident per day, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of just 1 star. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS also does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center is a 96-certified-bed nursing home in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, with an average of 76.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 30, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Northern Oaks holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, but the staffing rating is only 1 star. Total nurse staffing time is reported at 3.0225 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.43344 hours per resident per day. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged, and no Special Focus Facility status listed for Northern Oaks.
Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no ownership change reported within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
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?
Northern Oaks has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Northern Oaks is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.02 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at about 0.43 hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 1 star; turnover data is not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Northern Oaks.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Northern Oaks has 96 certified beds and an average of 76.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 30, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Northern Oaks scores 3, 4, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3256761677 and verify current offerings 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 3256761677 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Northern Oaks at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455934?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.