Non profit - Corporation · 110 certified beds · CMS number 675736
Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Yoakum, TX
CMS records 29 health deficiencies at Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Yoakum, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Jul 10, 2026. The highest severity cited is J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 1 citation was at the immediate jeopardy level, 1 of them recorded as past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection). CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,627 in the last three years.
- 29deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 9in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Jhighest severity · Immediate jeopardy
- $13,627fines, last 3 years
- 2CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (9 deficiencies)
Standard inspection Jul 10, 2026. CMS counts 9 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jul 10, 2026 · Standard inspection
4 deficiencies, highest E
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 21, 2026
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jul 21, 2026
F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 21, 2026
F689 · Accident prevention and supervision
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 21, 2026
May 29, 2026 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest D
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 10, 2026
F641 · Accurate resident assessments
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 10, 2026
F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences
Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 10, 2026
Nov 18, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 19, 2025
F585 · Grievances and how they are handled
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 19, 2025
Previous cycle: 9 deficiencies (standard inspection May 30, 2025)
Standard inspection May 30, 2025. CMS counts 9 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
May 30, 2025 · Standard + complaint inspection
6 deficiencies, highest E
F813 · Food brought in by visitors
Requirement cited (CMS): Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 3, 2025
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jun 3, 2025
F801 · Qualified dietitian and food staff
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jun 3, 2025
F690 · Bladder, bowel, and catheter care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 3, 2025
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 3, 2025
F641 · Accurate resident assessments
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 3, 2025
Feb 14, 2025 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest D
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Mar 5, 2025
F609 · Reporting suspected abuse and crimes
Requirement cited (CMS): Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Mar 5, 2025
F602 · Protecting residents' money and belongings
Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Mar 5, 2025
Earlier cycle: 11 deficiencies (standard inspection Mar 29, 2024)
Standard inspection Mar 29, 2024. CMS counts 11 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Aug 14, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F580 · Telling residents and families about changes
Requirement cited (CMS): Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 28, 2024
Aug 7, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 22, 2024
Jun 9, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest J
F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect
Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Jun 8, 2024
Mar 29, 2024 · Standard + complaint inspection
7 deficiencies, highest E
F921 · Safe, functional, sanitary building
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 19, 2024
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 19, 2024
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 19, 2024
F803 · Menus that meet nutritional needs
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 19, 2024
F801 · Qualified dietitian and food staff
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 19, 2024
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 19, 2024
F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences
Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 19, 2024
Mar 1, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Mar 15, 2024
Tags cited in more than one inspection
7 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F656 Comprehensive person-centered care plan | 4 | May 29, 2026; May 30, 2025; Aug 7, 2024; Mar 29, 2024 |
| F812 Food safety and sanitation | 3 | Jul 10, 2026; May 30, 2025; Mar 29, 2024 |
| F558 Accommodating individual needs and preferences | 2 | May 29, 2026; Mar 29, 2024 |
| F641 Accurate resident assessments | 2 | May 29, 2026; May 30, 2025 |
| F801 Qualified dietitian and food staff | 2 | May 30, 2025; Mar 29, 2024 |
| F842 Complete, confidential medical records | 2 | Nov 18, 2025; Mar 29, 2024 |
| F880 Infection prevention and control program | 2 | Jul 10, 2026; Feb 14, 2025 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.59 h (below the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.32 h (below the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.22 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.3% (Texas median 52.1%)
- Administrators who left
- 0
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 3 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 1 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 3 of 5
CMS figures for Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 1300 Carl Ramert Dr, Yoakum, TX 77995
- Phone
- (361) 293-2801
- County
- Lavaca
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain (CMS)
- Wellsential Health
- Certified beds
- 110
- Average residents per day
- 86
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Oct 23, 1997
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
Questions to ask on a visit
Based on the tags cited most often here.
- How are a resident's goals and preferences written into the care plan? (F656, cited 4 times)
- When was the kitchen last inspected, and how are food temperatures checked? (F812, cited 3 times)
- How does the home adapt rooms and routines for residents with limited mobility, vision, or hearing? (F558, cited 2 times)
- How does the home check that resident assessments match what staff actually observe? (F641, cited 2 times)
Other nursing homes in Yoakum and the same chain
- Paradigm at Stevens
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Seguin · 52 deficiencies - Town and Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Boerne · 51 deficiencies - Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing C
Austin · 49 deficiencies
Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.