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ONION CREEK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

1700 ONION CREEK PKWY, AUSTIN, TX 78748
Score: 14 / 100

Onion Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 14/100 — 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 3.11 total nurse hours per resident per day, Onion Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 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 26 deficiencies at Onion Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident..

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.11 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.25 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.00 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.86 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.70 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Jan 27, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 24 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jan 27, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Nov 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jul 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0685 Severity D
    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    Jul 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity K
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Apr 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 1.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.2% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 10.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $51,337

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 14 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: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
125
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 28, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11