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Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation

(512) 892-5774

About Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation is a for profit - corporation nursing home in Austin, TX with 118 certified beds.

Community at a glance

Capacity

118 residents

Location

Austin, TX

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing

Contact & location

6500 Brush Country Rd, Austin, Texas 78749

(512) 892-5774

Medicare record for the nursing home on this campus

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation includes Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation, a Medicare-certified nursing home at the same address. Everything below is Medicare's record for that nursing home. It does not rate Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation's other levels of care, which the state licenses and inspects separately.

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on August 21, 2025, state inspectors cited 24 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 3 minutes with each resident a day, below the Texas average of 3 hours 23 minutes.

Medicare fined Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation 3 times in the last three years, $130,834 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 3 minutesBelow the Texas average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day20 minutesBelow the Texas average
Nursing staff who left in the past year78%Above the Texas average

1 administrator has left the home in the past year.

Inspections

39 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 30, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

May 15, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 8, 2026
April 9, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected May 1, 2026
January 7, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 28, 2026
November 11, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 17, 2025
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 17, 2025
October 4, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 14, 2025
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 14, 2025
August 21, 2025 · Standard inspection · 16 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 29, 2025
  • Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Aug 22, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 22, 2025
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Aug 22, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 29, 2025
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 25, 2025
  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 29, 2025
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 29, 2025
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Aug 22, 2025
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 5, 2025
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 22, 2025
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 29, 2025
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 15, 2025
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 22, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Aug 22, 2025
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 22, 2025
August 5, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 7, 2025
June 2, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 3, 2025
May 7, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 8, 2025
January 8, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 1, 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 1, 2025
  • Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 1, 2025
November 18, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 12, 2024
July 23, 2024 · Standard inspection · 4 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 24, 2024
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 24, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 24, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 24, 2024
April 15, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 16, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 16, 2024
March 5, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 18, 2024
February 26, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 5, 2024

Fines and payment denials

3 fines totaling $130,834 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • October 4, 2025Fine: $23,912
  • May 7, 2025Fine: $98,098
  • February 26, 2024Fine: $8,824
  • February 26, 2024Payment denial, 10 days

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
West Wharton County Hospital District
Medicare-certified beds
118
Average residents per day
65
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
March 1, 1993
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
675118

Location

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6500 Brush Country RdAustin, TX 78749

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Questions about Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation

Does Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation have a nursing home?+

Yes. Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified nursing home on the same campus. Its Medicare record of inspections, staffing and fines is below. That record covers the nursing home only, not Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation's other levels of care.

How did Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on August 21, 2025 and cited 24 health deficiencies, 8 of them from complaint investigations. The Texas average is 9.4.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 3 minutes with each resident per day, including 20 minutes from registered nurses. 78% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation 3 times in the last three years, totaling $130,834.

How much does assisted living cost?+

The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+

Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.

What's the difference from a nursing home?+

Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.

Senior living in Austin Assisted Living in Texas Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026