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Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa

3800 Englewood Lane, ODESSA, TX, 79762
(432) 362-2583
www.buenavidanursing.com
117 licensed beds

CMS rates Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 24 citations across 13 inspections in the last three years, with $8,724 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections1/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
117
CMS facility ID
675145
Care type
Nursing home
County
Ector
Facility name
Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa
Street address
3800 Englewood Lane
City / state / ZIP
Odessa, TX 79762
Phone
(432) 362-2583
Website
www.buenavidanursing.com

About this facility — Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa

Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Odessa, Texas. It is licensed for 117 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Texas (120 beds).

It is one of 10 senior care facilities in Odessa and 1,179 skilled nursing facilities across Texas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare, a group of 150 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa 24 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $8,724 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Creative Solutions In Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

West Wharton County Hospital District
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2019
Blake, Gary
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Blake, Malisa
Operational control — since 2023
Bowers, Sean
Governing body — since 2024
Casas, Silvia
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Cisneros, Alfred
Governing body — since 2008
Cobb, Travis
Governing body — since 2022
Cooper, Stephen
Governing body — since 2022
Hardin, Sherrie
Governing body — since 2024
Huggins, Linda
Director — since 2023
Kerzee, Richard
Governing body — since 2007
Korenek, Patricia
Governing body — since 2018
Odessa I Enterprises Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Ramanathan, Chittur
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Soechting, Paul
Governing body — since 2024
Strack, Joe
Governing body — since 2022
Thompson, Johnny
Officer — since 2024
Willig, Zachary
Director — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
4 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1993-04-29
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
7 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$8,724 total
Last standard inspection
2025-08-08
Nurse staffing
3.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$236 per day (≈ $7,170/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
75% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 15% private/other
Occupancy
68% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
15% below the TX median of $277/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
117
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-07-31
2025-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-11-24
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (22 citations)
2025-11-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-11-07
F-0693
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-11-07
2025-08-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-09
F-0761
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-08-09
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-09
2025-04-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-07
2025-02-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-27
2024-06-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-31
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-07-31
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-31
2023-05-31Health inspection4 citations
F-0604
E · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-07-15
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-07-15
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-07-15
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-15
2025-08-08Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-09-21
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-09-21
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-09-21
2024-06-27Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0211
C · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-07
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-08-07
2023-05-31Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0211
C · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-07-15
K-0222
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-07-15
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-15

Federal penalties

2025-04-06Fine$8,724
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 675145.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Texas.
Inspection citations, 3 years
24
More than 24% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 33
Federal fines, 3 years
$8,724
More than 39% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $15,642
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.0
Higher than 17% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
54%
Higher than 62% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 50%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Texas average on 15 and worse on 2. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased15.4%15.8%13.5%Near state average
Lose too much weight0.0%2.9%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.3%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%0.8%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms4.0%2.3%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.0%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.7%3.2%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%96.4%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened13.3%12.9%12.7%Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication16.0%17.8%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%97.0%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers9.3%3.7%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence9.5%12.5%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication0.5%9.8%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.682.051.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.191.971.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%88.7%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.8%1.4%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%85.4%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission19.8%25.5%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit3.7%12.2%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • K-0211 3 inspections. Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
  • F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-0755 2 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

What its owners also hold

  • West Wharton County Hospital District has an ownership stake on file at 21 nursing homes, averaging 2.7 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Texas

  • Licensing: Texas Health and Human Services
  • File a complaint: 800-458-9858 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-252-2412. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-252-5400. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Odessa Regional Medical Center, about 2.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Medical Center Hospital, about 2.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Ward Memorial Hospital, about 37 miles.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.075 ratings on Google
★★★★★Alix Anchondo · 2026-03-17 · via Google

“Buena Vida is a very professional facility. The staff are attentive, compassionate, and truly dedicated to providing quality care to their residents. The environment is clean, and welcoming! I would definitely recommend this facility to anyone looking for a reliable and caring nursing home.”

★Jeannie Llanez · 2026-05-01 · via Google

“This place is a death sentence for the elderly. My father was there for a while and in that time he developed bed sores 3 different infections. Had food in his mouth growing mold. His clothes was given to other residents, his restroom was disgusting and I have the pictures also. All you worried about was his money and in all you lied every time we would call and check up on my dad. My dad was sev…”

★★★★★Felicia N · 2026-03-17 · via Google

“I give thanks my loved one is at Buena Vida. Placing my loved one has been a quite a journey but the staff is kind, caring, and very supportive of their residents. I have witnessed quality care with my loved one and other residents too.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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