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The Lev at Winchester

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

1112 Smith Dr, Alvin, TX 7751194 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 67 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for those needing rehabilitation or skilled nursing, particularly due to their highly praised therapy and admissions teams. However, families should closely monitor the consistency of care during night shifts and ensure clear communication lines are established with the business office.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

67 reviews on Google
β€œFamilies can expect highly compassionate nursing and therapy staff, with many reviewers specifically praising the admissions and business office for making transitions and financial navigation seamless. While the facility is noted for being clean and professional, some families have reported concerns regarding inconsistent communication from management and occasional issues with staff responsiveness during night shifts.”

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities5.0Meds5.0Memory5.0Comms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Efficient admissions and financial assistance
  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Smooth transition process for new residents

Concerns

  • Inconsistent management communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Staff responsiveness during night/off-hours (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.62023(15)4.92024(9)4.42025(39)4.32026(15)

Distribution Β· 78 analyzed

5
61
4
7
3
2
2
1
1
7
⚑10 reviews posted between Oct 27, 2025 – Oct 31, 2025 Β· 7 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate
Good

The owner primarily uses polite, templated responses for positive reviews but demonstrates high-quality, personalized, and empathetic engagement when addressing negative feedback. They specifically use negative reviews as an opportunity to introduce new leadership and offer direct resolution.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how compassionate the nursing staff is; how do you ensure that level of attentive care continues during the night and weekend shifts?
  • 2Since we are looking for a smooth transition, could you walk us through your admissions process and how you help new residents settle in?
  • 3What specific steps is the facility taking to increase the number of staff members available on the floor during all hours of the day?
  • 4How does the management team communicate important updates or changes to families to ensure we are always kept in the loop?
  • 5Could you tell us more about the physical and occupational therapy programs available here and how they help residents stay active?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency during the late-night hours, what is the specific protocol for getting immediate care for a resident?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

β€œThe medical staff, occupational therapy staff, ( physical therapy ) activities coordinator, patient care technicians are just GREAT πŸ˜ƒ I haven't seen one patient abused or treated differently or unfairly.”

Rehab patient Β· 2025β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œThe staff at the facility is professional, they keep its clean The residents are well kept, everyone has a hand in keeping the facility operating.”

Local Guide Β· 2025β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œMaggie at The Lev at Winchester in Alvin has been such a blessing and has helped our family above and beyond. She has helped us understand complicated and cumbersome issues that has allowed our family to focus on love and family support.”

Long-term resident's family Β· 2024β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Source: 67 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day Β· Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.16hrs
22%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.21hrs
78%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
55%
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 Β· 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
πŸ˜”

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
2.1%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Brazoria
1.9%

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

πŸ’‰

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
TX
98.0%
Brazoria
92.9%
πŸ’‰

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Brazoria
96.7%
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Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
8.4%
US
5.3%
TX
3.2%
Brazoria
5.2%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.4%
Better than Avg
Here
13.4%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Brazoria
17.8%
πŸ’Š

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
11.4%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Brazoria
12.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
πŸ’‰

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.5%
Better than Avg
Here
97.5%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
Brazoria
78.9%
πŸ’‰

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Brazoria
83.3%
πŸ’Š

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
2.3%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Brazoria
2.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback Β· Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (9.1)
3 complaint-triggered
$3,174 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern of recurring issues, with families filing 9 complaint-triggered reports across multiple surveys. The most persistent problems involve nursing staffing requirements, fire safety systems, and infection control protocols, with several issues reappearing across different time periods despite reported corrections. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated nature of key problems like inadequate nursing coverage and safety violations suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.

Dec 5, 2025Complaint
1
0553Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Aug 8, 2025Routine
7
0727Potential for harm Β· WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0686Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0929Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

0621Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source

0641Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0880Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0918Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Jun 28, 2024Routine
5
0511Potential for harm Β· WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0355Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0372Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0374Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0727Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Jun 28, 2024Complaint
1
0761Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Apr 6, 2024Complaint
1
0695Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Apr 20, 2023Routine
7
0372Potential for harm Β· WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0374Potential for harm Β· WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0727Potential for harm Β· PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0812Potential for harm Β· 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 Β· PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0842Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0883Potential for harm Β· IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 31, 2023

$3,174

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Oakbend Medical Center

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

THE LEV AT WINCHESTER LLC

Administrator

HANA ABDULLAH-LEWIS

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Oakbend Medical Center

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 Β· Rank 2 of 4 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Oakbend Medical Center

Owner Β· Organization

100%

Key personnel

Freudenberger, JosephW-2 Managing EmployeeCouncil, JeffOfficer / DirectorCrayton, TomOfficer / DirectorDouds, RobertOfficer / DirectorFreudenberger, JosephOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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