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The Lev At town Park

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

8820 Town Park Dr, Sharpstown · Houston, TX 77036180 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 61 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (11 vs median 8.0)

Below average in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER chain · $44,140 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The facility shows a strong upward trend in recent reviews, with many families praising the nursing staff's compassion and the rehab team's effectiveness. However, you must investigate the historical reports of hygiene issues and delayed call light responses, as these were significant patterns in previous years.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

61 reviews on Google
Families considering The Lev at Town Park will find a facility praised by many for its compassionate, long-term nursing staff and effective rehabilitation services. However, there are serious, documented allegations regarding hygiene, including strong odors of urine and presence of pests, as well as critical concerns regarding delayed response to call lights and patient neglect.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food1.0Staff8.0Clean4.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms9.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and long-tenured nursing staff
  • Effective rehabilitation and wound care services
  • Strong administrative accessibility
  • Clean and well-maintained environment (noted by multiple recent reviews)

Concerns

  • Delayed response to call lights and patient neglect (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unpleasant odors (urine/stale urine) within the facility (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Staffing shortages or unprofessional staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.02023(18)3.32024(3)1.02025(1)4.92026(55)

Distribution · 77 analyzed

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6
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6
37 reviews posted between Jan 28, 2026Jan 30, 2026 · 34 were 5-star
12 reviews posted between Oct 30, 2023Nov 1, 2023 · 10 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've noticed many people mention how clean and well-maintained the facility is; what specific cleaning protocols do you have in place to ensure the hallways and common areas stay fresh and odor-free?
  • 2Since some of the recent feedback mentions delays with call lights, what steps is the team taking to ensure residents get a timely response when they need assistance?
  • 3We are looking for great nutritional support, so could you tell me more about the dining experience and how the facility is working to improve the variety and quality of the meals?
  • 4It is wonderful to hear that you have such a long-tenured nursing staff; how does that experience translate into the daily medical care and wound care services provided to residents?
  • 5What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social engagement opportunities are available to help residents stay active and connected with one another?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The Admin makes sure I can contact her if there is an issue. The Nursing staff calls me with any changes in her condition. I never smell any odors…. Which is more valuable to me then anything…

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

Their admissions process is seamless, their care is amazing and their constant communication with all parties involved is exceptional!

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★★

My loved one has been left for hours in urine and feces just to be yelled at by aides when she needs to be changed. So many other issues with short staffing...

Long-term resident's family · 2023☆☆☆☆
Source: 61 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.38hrs
50%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.07hrs
75%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
41%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
20%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

15

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.7%
Better than Avg
Here
1.7%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Harris
13.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Harris
0.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.2%
Better than Avg
Here
8.2%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
Harris
14.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.2%
Better than Avg
Here
5.2%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Harris
12.5%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
14.0%
US
4.9%
TX
4.0%
Harris
5.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.1%
Better than Avg
Here
6.1%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Harris
12.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.3%
Better than Avg
Here
98.3%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
Harris
86.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Harris
86.4%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Harris
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

11deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (9.1)
15 complaint-triggered
$44,140 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering over half of these 38 deficiencies across recent surveys, raising concerns about responsiveness to resident needs. The facility has struggled repeatedly with medication management errors, daily care assistance, and resident rights protections, with these issues appearing across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring problems in core care areas suggests ongoing quality challenges families should carefully evaluate.

Nov 17, 2025Complaint
2
0580Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0684Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jun 13, 2025Routine
11
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0583Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Jun 13, 2025Complaint
1
0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

May 16, 2025Complaint
1
0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

May 8, 2024Routine
6
0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

May 8, 2024Complaint
2
0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 17, 2025

$47,740

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Oakbend Medical Center

Organization Type

government

Management Company

THE LEV AT TOWN PARK LLC

Administrator

ROSALIND LEWINGS

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Oakbend Medical Center

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 4 of 4 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Oakbend Medical Center

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Freudenberger, JosephW-2 Managing EmployeeBeard, BarryOfficer / DirectorFreudenberger, JosephOfficer / DirectorSsc Houston Southwest Operating Company LLCManagerThe Lev at Town Park LLCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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