Yoakum Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Yoakum, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675736) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,627
Phone: (361) 293-2801 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Yoakum Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Yoakum Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.59 hours per resident per day, with only 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Yoakum Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,627.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Yoakum Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas, first approved for certification on October 23, 1997. The facility is certified for 110 beds and reports an average of 86.0 residents. It is operated under non-profit corporate ownership and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which includes 67 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.7 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.59, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.32 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $13,627.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased regulatory oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data is sourced from CMS 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 has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 2.59 hours per resident per day, with RN hours of 0.32 per resident per day and a turnover rate of 33.3%; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $13,627.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 110 beds and reports an average of 86.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which has 67 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on October 23, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 3, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
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 3612932801 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 3612932801 to arrange a visit.
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/675736?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.