Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Ennis
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise exceptional rehabilitation and physical therapy programs. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 40 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility's rehab program is world-class and highly recommended for post-surgery recovery. However, if you are placing a loved one for long-term care, you should perform a walkthrough specifically to inspect room cleanliness and ask about their protocols for managing resident belongings.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
40 reviews analyzed“Families considering Legend Oaks Ennis can expect an exceptional rehabilitation program and a highly compassionate nursing staff that many reviewers describe as life-changing. However, there are serious concerns regarding cleanliness and hygiene in certain rooms, as well as reports of missing personal belongings and inconsistent medication management.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional rehabilitation and physical therapy programs
- Compassionate and caring nursing staff
- Welcoming and professional administration
- Positive and engaging activities programs
Concerns
- Issues with room cleanliness and hygiene (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Staffing shortages and need for renovations (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Loss of resident personal belongings
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides personalized responses that frequently acknowledge specific family members or staff members mentioned in the reviews. They use a warm, professional tone that emphasizes gratitude and the facility's commitment to care.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about your rehabilitation and physical therapy programs; could you tell us more about how those are tailored to each resident's needs?
- 2With such a high CMS health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure the highest standards of clinical care and hygiene in the resident rooms?
- 3How does the nursing team manage medication administration to ensure everything is handled accurately and on schedule?
- 4What kind of daily activities or social programs do you offer to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the process for notifying the family and coordinating care?
- 6We noticed the administration is very professional and welcoming; how do you involve families in the care planning process?
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Key Review Excerpts
“After multiple surgeries at a hospital, I came to this facility in a stretcher unable to walk and left walking out the door 2 months later. This is do to them having the best rehab facility and staff on site.”
“My Dad was there for Rehab and then end of life care later in the stay. To say Legend Oaks of Ennis was amazing is not saying enough. They made sure he was up and ready for the day every day.”
“My mother has dementia and has been in this facility for about three years. The staff is always patient with her, and the way she and the other residents are cared for gives my family peace of mind.”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Legend Oaks has recurring issues with safety hazards and accident prevention, appearing in multiple surveys including one complaint where families reported concerns. The facility shows persistent problems with fire safety systems, electrical equipment, and care planning across all five surveys from 2022 to 2025. While the facility has correction dates for deficiencies, the repeated nature of safety and care planning violations suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Feb 27, 2025Routine8
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
Jul 1, 2024Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Jan 11, 2024Routine4
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Aug 17, 2023Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 1, 2022Routine12
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 17, 2023
$13,275
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Eastland Memorial Hospital District
for profit
GETZENDANER HEALTHCARE INC
NICOLE MACKEY
Chain Affiliation
The Ensign Group
338 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 2 of 84 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Eastland Memorial Hospital District
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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