EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1001 CENTRAL BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78520
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How EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 122-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Brownsville, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.4%) is below the Texas average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 122 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Brownsville, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.3% — better than the Texas average of 9.4% (54% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Texas average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Texas average of 4.0% (66% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.6% — better than the Texas average of 25.8% (40% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Brownsville.
How is EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.3% here versus 9.4% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 122 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains EBONY LAKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's rating advantage in Brownsville?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.6 stars across 7 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Brownsville
Brownsville sits in Cameron County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 57,036 (13.5%)
- Median age
- 31.7 years
- Median household income
- $41,200
- Median home value
- $89,700
Demographics for Cameron County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Brownsville.
Facility Details
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