Nursing home · Brownsville, TX
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1001 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520 · (956) 541-0917
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 122-bed nonprofit nursing home in Brownsville, Texas (Cameron County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1996. On average it cares for 79 residents a day (about 65% of its certified beds). It is part of Wellsential Health, a group of 67 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in Texas is 2.8.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Texas avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.46 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.09 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 29% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 17% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | January 15, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 12 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 7 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Val Verde County Hospital District. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
CMS rates Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
122 certified beds, with an average of 79 residents a day.
Does Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
(956) 541-0917. Address: 1001 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).