Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1300 Carl Ramert Dr · Yoakum, TX · 77995 · 3612932801
110 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wellsential Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.66 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,627 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 3, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 9, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675736 · certified since October 23, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.