The Lev At Winchester
1112 Smith Dr, Alvin, TX 77511 · Brazoria County
Government · 94 certified beds · 89% occupancy · (281) 331-6125
The Lev At Winchester reviews: what the government record shows
The U.S. government (CMS) rates The Lev At Winchester 3 out of 5 stars overall, average. Its nurse staffing is 9% below the Texas median.
Updated September 2026 from the latest CMS data release. Ellery Care shows the government's own inspection and safety record, not consumer reviews.
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Nurse staffing
- 2.98 hrs/resident/day (-9% vs TX median)
- Antipsychotic drug use
- 10.3% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
- Falls with major injury
- 2.4% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
- Federal fines (3 yrs)
- None on record
- Inspection findings
- 14 cited
- Federal abuse-warning flag
- No
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05.
What this means for your family
A mixed record. The strengths and concerns below are worth weighing against a visit.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record in roughly the last three years.
Concerns
- !Nurse staffing of 2.98 hrs/resident/day is below the Texas median of 3.27.
Questions to ask on your visit
- ·How many residents does each nurse and aide care for on the day, evening, and overnight shifts?
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Common questions about The Lev At Winchester
Is The Lev At Winchester a good nursing home?
The Lev At Winchester in Alvin, Texas holds a 3 of 5 star CMS overall rating. A mixed record. The strengths and concerns below are worth weighing against a visit.
How is The Lev At Winchester staffed?
The Lev At Winchester reports 2.98 nurse hours per resident per day, below the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.
Has The Lev At Winchester been fined or flagged for abuse?
The Lev At Winchester has no federal fines on record in roughly the last three years, and does not currently carry a federal abuse-warning flag.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
2.98 nurse hours per resident per day. 9% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 52.1%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0727 · Aug 8, 2025Corrected Aug 26, 2025
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0553 · Dec 5, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jan 27, 2026
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0686 · Aug 8, 2025Corrected Aug 9, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0621 · Aug 8, 2025Corrected Aug 9, 2025
Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0641 · Aug 8, 2025Corrected Aug 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Aug 8, 2025Corrected Aug 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Jun 28, 2024ComplaintCorrected Jul 26, 2024
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0727 · Jun 28, 2024Corrected Jul 26, 2024
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Apr 6, 2024ComplaintCorrected Apr 24, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0727 · Apr 20, 2023Corrected Apr 21, 2023
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 14 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is below the national median but above the Texas median, roughly middle of the pack for the state.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the Texas study
Preventable harm
Two injuries that good staffing and attentive care are meant to prevent: serious falls and pressure ulcers (bedsores). These are the outcomes families fear most, and they rarely appear on referral sites. Lower is better on both.
The serious-fall rate here is at or below the Texas median, a reassuring sign for how closely the home supervises residents.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay falls and pressure-ulcer measures, period 2025Q2-2026Q1, retrieved 2026-09-05. Texas falls study · bedsore study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
No federal fines are on record for this home in roughly the last three years, a good sign.
Ownership
This home is government (government - hospital district). It is part of the Oakbend Medical Center chain, which operates 5 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 3 stars.