Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Waxaha
Waxahachie, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676421) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $41,215
Phone: (972) 937-1650 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Waxahachie an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Waxahachie reports total nurse staffing of about 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.6%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $41,215.00 for Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Waxahachie, with no payment denials on record. There is no CMS abuse icon flagged and the facility is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Waxahachie is a for-profit (individual ownership) nursing home in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since January 2017. The facility has 121 certified beds with an average of 101.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing hours average 3.55 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.25 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.6%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $41,215.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged, and the facility is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
This facility is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months.
Data 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?
The facility's overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 57.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $41,215.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 121 certified beds with an average of 101.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility under individual ownership, part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 31, 2017.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9729371650 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9729371650 to arrange a visit and check details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676421?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.