B

Querencia at Barton Creek

2500 Barton Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78735
Score: 71 / 100

Querencia At Barton Creek earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 71/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Austin facility ranks in the 81th percentile among Texas nursing homes.

Querencia At Barton Creek provides above-average staffing with 4.45 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 8 deficiencies at Querencia At Barton Creek, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.45 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.19 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.54 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.72 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.86 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.68 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

8
Total Deficiencies
Dec 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 6 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 17, 2025 · Infection Control 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
    Dec 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity J
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Sep 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 1.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 2.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 30.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $17,215

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 71 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
42
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5