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Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation

6500 Brush Country Rd, Austin, TX 78749
Score: 12 / 100

Brush Country Nursing And Rehabilitation has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 12/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Texas. Families considering this Austin facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 3.33 total nurse hours per resident per day, Brush Country Nursing And Rehabilitation falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 45 deficiencies at Brush Country Nursing And Rehabilitation, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.33 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.96 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.05 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.40 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

45
Total Deficiencies
Jan 6, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 43 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jan 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Nov 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Nov 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity K
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Oct 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Oct 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.8% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 6.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.6% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 16.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $143,157

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 12 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
118
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
24