D62

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation

Grade D 62/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

118

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$170,779

Last Survey

N/A

6500 Brush Country Rd, Austin, TX 78749
5128925774

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.76h
LPN
0.94h
CNA
2.43h
Total
4.14h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince May 2021

100%

DHC OPCO-AUSTIN LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2021

COHEN, BRADFORD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2021

MAK, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2021

HEATH, MICHAEL

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Dec 2021

Penalties & Fines (4)

$170,779total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Oct 4, 2025Fine$11,035
May 7, 2025Fine$150,920
Feb 26, 2024Fine$8,824
Feb 26, 2024Payment Denial

Health Inspection Deficiencies (45)

November 11, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 17, 2025
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Nov 17, 2025
October 4, 2025Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 14, 2025
0697KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 14, 2025
August 21, 2025Health16 deficiencies
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 25, 2025
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2025
0641EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2025
0645DMinimal harm, Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2025
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0656EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 5, 2025
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 15, 2025
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2025
0679EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0725EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2025
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Aug 22, 2025
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0908EMinimal harm, Pattern

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2025
0940EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2025
August 5, 2025Health1 deficiency
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 7, 2025
June 2, 2025Health1 deficiency
0755EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 3, 2025
May 7, 2025Health1 deficiency1 severe
0686KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 8, 2025
January 8, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0624DMinimal harm, Isolated

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2025
0727EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Corrected Feb 1, 2025
0755EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 1, 2025
November 18, 2024Health1 deficiency
0842EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 12, 2024
July 23, 2024Health4 deficiencies
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0695EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0808DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
April 15, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0622DMinimal harm, Isolated

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 16, 2024
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 16, 2024
March 5, 2024Health1 deficiency
0573DMinimal harm, Isolated

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 18, 2024
February 26, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0690GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 5, 2024
September 28, 2023Health1 deficiency
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 9, 2023
June 15, 2023Health6 deficiencies
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Jun 23, 2023
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 23, 2023
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 23, 2023
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 23, 2023
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 23, 2023
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 23, 2023
April 18, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 24, 2023
0800EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 24, 2023
February 11, 2023Health1 deficiency
0677EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 20, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation?

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation in Austin, Texas has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 61.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation?

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation have?

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation has 45 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?

Yes. Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation has $170,779 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 4 penalties.

How many beds does Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation have?

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation has 118 certified beds with approximately 81 current residents (69% occupancy). The facility is located at 6500 Brush Country Rd, Austin, Texas 78749. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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