Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Ennis, Texas
0 of 3 nursing homes in Ennis (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Texas statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 2 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
415
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$203,848 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Ennis, Texas, is weak, with no recommended facilities out of three total options. Families should exercise caution, as one facility has incurred fines totaling $190,573, while the top-rated option, Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation, still carries some risk.
The other 3 Ennis facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $203K.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Also Worth Considering
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $203,848
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Ennis Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Ennis's city average is 3.3 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 3 Ennis facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Ennis avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Ennis facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
Houston has strong options, but nearby cities add even more choices
Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Ennis, TX are recommended?
0 of 3 nursing homes in Ennis (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Ennis?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Ennis has 3 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Ennis "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Ennis?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.