Yoakum Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas · CCN 675736 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Wellsential Health (67 facilities, chain average 2.7 stars)
CMS rates Yoakum Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 110 certified beds, 86 residents a day on average. 26 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $13,627.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 2 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 2.58719 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.32067 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.21821 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.3% (registered nurses 37.5%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 complaint survey |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-29 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-29 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-10 |
| 2025-11-18 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0585 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-11-19 |
| 2025-11-18 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-11-19 |
| 2025-05-30 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0801 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-30 complaint survey |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-30 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-30 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-30 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-30 complaint survey |
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0813 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-02-14 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0602 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-02-14 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-02-14 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-05 |
| 2024-08-14 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-08-07 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-22 |
| 2024-06-09 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0600 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-06-08 |
| 2024-03-29 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0801 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-29 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0803 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-29 complaint survey |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-29 complaint survey |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-29 complaint survey |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-29 | 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 · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-29 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-01 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-15 |
| 2023-02-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-21 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-09 | Fine | $13,627 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbend Medical Center Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2023-03-01 |
| 1300 Carl Ramert Drive LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Oakbend Medical Center Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Regency Ihs Of Yoakum LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Regency Ihs Rehab LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Oakbend Medical Center Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Dekowski, Donovan Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Drost, James Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Franke, Amanda Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-10-03 |
| Lange, Kevin Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Surman, Tabitha Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Freudenberger, Joseph Individual | corporate officer | — | 2007-06-19 |
| Baird, Daniel Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2021-04-13 |
| Clapp, Barbara Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2021-06-01 |
| Cortese, Daren Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2021-08-10 |
| Crayton, Tom Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-01-15 |
| Dorman, John Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-01-18 |
| Freudenberger, Joseph Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2007-06-19 |
| Gibson, Patricia Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2021-08-01 |
| Haley, Jeff Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2016-07-15 |
| King, Abby Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2018-01-23 |
| King, Elizabeth Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-01-17 |
| Mandelbaum, Elliot Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Pisani, Adam Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2019-01-15 |
| Popatia, Amirali Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2020-03-17 |
| Stuart, Julius Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-01-16 |
| Uthman, Edward Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2008-01-15 |
| Dekowski, Donovan Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Franke, Amanda Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-10-03 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Lavaca County.