Deficiency Index

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - Waxaha

Waxahachie, Texas · CCN 676421

22 surveys since 2016. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2021.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
59
Surveys
22
Harm or worse
9
Immediate jeopardy
4
The record, 2016–2026
’16’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy4

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file9/22

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
121
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Chain
THE ENSIGN GROUP
County
Ellis
Medicare-certified since
2017

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
2
Staffing
1
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 377 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Texas.

Last survey on record

Jul 25, 2026

107 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.553.25
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.25—
Annual nurse turnover57.6%54.0%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$41,215 across 3 penalties

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ25.6%K—L—
Actual harmG38.3%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2569.4%E616.7%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 36 of the 59 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6563×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F6843×

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

  • F6893×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • F5502×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • F5582×

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - Waxaha, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, patternF656Jul 24, 2022

    Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a comprehensive fall prevention care plan that addressed resident-specific risk factors for falls for 2 (Resident #11 and Resident #20) of 4 sampled residents reviewed for falls. The facility also failed to ensure comprehensive care plans addressed the necessary care and monitoring related to: - chronic diarrhea for 1 (Resident #83) of 1 sampled resident reviewed for constipation/diarrhea. - pre and post-dialysis care for 1 (Resident #48) of 1 sampled resident reviewed for dialysis. - rehabilitation (rehab) services for 1 (Resident #90) of 2 sampled residents reviewed for rehab. - wound care for 1 (Resident #76) of 4 sampled residents reviewed for wound care. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, patternF689Jul 24, 2022

    Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents for 2 (Resident #11 and Resident #20) of 4 sampled residents reviewed for falls. Specifically, the facility failed to: - investigate falls to determine causal factors and develop and implement fall prevention interventions that were specific, resident-appropriate, and based on causal factors for Resident #11 and Resident #20. - consistently implement planned interventions to prevent further falls for Resident #11 and Resident #20. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Mar 7, 2024

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the residents environment remained as free of accident hazards as was possible and ensure each resident received adequate supervision for one (Resident #1) of five residents reviewed for accidents and hazards, in that: The facility failed to assist and monitor Resident #1 during meal service on 02/20/24 when she was served dinner despite a hospice order dated 02/11/24 stating that she should be assisted with meals and not left alone with food, and Resident #1 choked and was subsequently sent to the ER where she was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia and remained hospitalized until 02/25/24. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified on 03/05/24. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Feb 7, 2024

    Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for 2 of 18 Residents (Resident #1 and Resident #2) reviewed for accidents and hazards. 1. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 received microwaved food, from an outside source, at a temperature for safe elderly consumption which resulted in a second-degree burn. 2. The facility failed to ensure Resident # 2 had total assistance while consuming a cup of hot coffee resulting in medical attention for skin irritation. On 2-5-2024 at 7:54 PM an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF684Nov 15, 2024

    Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 9 Residents (Resident #162) reviewed for quality of care. The facility failed to ensure Resident #162 made follow up appointment with a wound care specialist. This failure placed residents at risk of condition exacerbation, psychosocial harm, and infection. Findings included: Record review of an intake, dated 11/7/2024 at 8:21 AM, reflected a complaint made by a responsible party on behalf of Resident #162. The intake alleged on 11/2/2024 a staff attempted to transfer Resident #162 from her wheelchair to her bed. […]

Read 27 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 27 of 59 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jul 25, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 15, 2026Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 12, 2026Standard5 findings
  • Dec 12, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 24, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 14, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 15, 2024Standard and complaint9 findings · 2 harm
  • Jun 17, 2024Complaint3 findings
Show the 14 earlier surveys
  • Mar 7, 2024Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 7, 2024Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
  • Jan 23, 2024Complaint3 findings
  • Oct 5, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 13, 2023Standard5 findings
  • Jul 24, 2022Standard5 findings · 2 harm
  • Jul 8, 2022Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Oct 19, 2021Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jun 10, 2021Standard2 findings
  • Oct 29, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 4, 2019Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 8, 2018Standard3 findings
  • Sep 26, 2017Complaint2 findings
  • Dec 4, 2016Standard5 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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