For profit - Corporation · 118 certified beds · CMS number 675118
Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation, Austin, TX
CMS records 46 health deficiencies at Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation in Austin, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Aug 21, 2025. The highest severity cited is K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $130,834 and 1 payment denial in the last three years.
- 46deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 24in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Khighest severity · Immediate jeopardy
- $130,834fines, last 3 years
- 1CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (24 deficiencies)
Standard inspection Aug 21, 2025. CMS counts 24 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jul 30, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Plan of correction, no correction date yet
May 15, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jun 8, 2026
Apr 9, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 1, 2026
Jan 7, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 28, 2026
Nov 11, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 17, 2025
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 17, 2025
Oct 4, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest K
F697 · Pain management
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- Severity
- K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 14, 2025
F583 · Personal privacy and confidential records
Requirement cited (CMS): Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 14, 2025
Aug 21, 2025 · Standard inspection
16 deficiencies, highest F
F940 · Staff training program
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 22, 2025
F908 · Equipment kept in safe working order
Requirement cited (CMS): Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 22, 2025
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 29, 2025
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Aug 29, 2025
F804 · Palatable, attractive food at safe temperatures
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 29, 2025
F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 22, 2025
F725 · Enough nursing staff every shift
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 22, 2025
F679 · Activities program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 29, 2025
F677 · Help with daily care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 22, 2025
F657 · Care plan timing and team review
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 15, 2025
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 5, 2025
F655 · Baseline care plan within 48 hours
Requirement cited (CMS): Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 29, 2025
F645 · Pre-admission screening for mental disorder or intellectual disability
Requirement cited (CMS): PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 22, 2025
F641 · Accurate resident assessments
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 22, 2025
F583 · Personal privacy and confidential records
Requirement cited (CMS): Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 22, 2025
F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 25, 2025
Previous cycle: 11 deficiencies (standard inspection Jul 23, 2024)
Standard inspection Jul 23, 2024. CMS counts 11 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Aug 5, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F657 · Care plan timing and team review
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 7, 2025
Jun 2, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jun 3, 2025
May 7, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest K
F686 · Pressure ulcer prevention and care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- Severity
- K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 8, 2025
Jan 8, 2025 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest E
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 1, 2025
F727 · RN coverage and director of nursing
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 1, 2025
F624 · Preparing residents for a move
Requirement cited (CMS): Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 1, 2025
Nov 18, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Dec 12, 2024
Jul 23, 2024 · Standard inspection
4 deficiencies, highest E
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jul 24, 2024
F808 · Physician-ordered therapeutic diets
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 24, 2024
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jul 24, 2024
F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jul 24, 2024
Earlier cycle: 11 deficiencies (standard inspection Jun 15, 2023)
Standard inspection Jun 15, 2023. CMS counts 11 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Apr 15, 2024 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F623 · Written notice before a move
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 16, 2024
F622 · Permitted reasons for transfer or discharge
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 16, 2024
Mar 5, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F573 · Access to personal and medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Mar 18, 2024
Feb 26, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest G
F690 · Bladder, bowel, and catheter care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 5, 2024
Sep 28, 2023 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 9, 2023
Jun 15, 2023 · Standard inspection
6 deficiencies, highest E
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 23, 2023
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jun 23, 2023
F804 · Palatable, attractive food at safe temperatures
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jun 23, 2023
F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 23, 2023
F677 · Help with daily care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 23, 2023
F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jun 23, 2023
Tags cited in more than one inspection
11 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F755 Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist | 4 | May 15, 2026; Nov 11, 2025; Jun 2, 2025; Jan 8, 2025 |
| F761 Drug labeling and secure storage | 4 | Jan 7, 2026; Nov 11, 2025; Aug 21, 2025; Jun 15, 2023 |
| F812 Food safety and sanitation | 4 | Apr 9, 2026; Aug 21, 2025; Jul 23, 2024; Jun 15, 2023 |
| F550 Dignity and the right to exercise rights | 2 | Aug 21, 2025; Jul 23, 2024 |
| F583 Personal privacy and confidential records | 2 | Oct 4, 2025; Aug 21, 2025 |
| F584 Safe, clean, homelike surroundings | 2 | Sep 28, 2023; Jun 15, 2023 |
| F656 Comprehensive person-centered care plan | 2 | Jul 30, 2026; Aug 21, 2025 |
| F657 Care plan timing and team review | 2 | Aug 21, 2025; Aug 5, 2025 |
| F677 Help with daily care | 2 | Aug 21, 2025; Jun 15, 2023 |
| F804 Palatable, attractive food at safe temperatures | 2 | Aug 21, 2025; Jun 15, 2023 |
| F880 Infection prevention and control program | 2 | Aug 21, 2025; Jun 15, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | Fine | $23,912 |
| May 7, 2025 | Fine | $98,098 |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Payment Denial | 10 days from Mar 26, 2024 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.05 h (below the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.33 h (below the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.61 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 77.8% (Texas median 52.1%)
- Administrators who left
- 1
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 1 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 1 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 3 of 5
CMS figures for Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 6500 Brush Country Rd., Austin, TX 78749
- Phone
- (512) 892-5774
- County
- Travis
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain (CMS)
- Not part of a chain in CMS data
- Certified beds
- 118
- Average residents per day
- 65.4
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Mar 1, 1993
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
Questions to ask on a visit
Based on the tags cited most often here.
- How are new medication orders filled, and how quickly can urgent medications arrive? (F755, cited 4 times)
- How are medications stored and secured on each unit? (F761, cited 4 times)
- When was the kitchen last inspected, and how are food temperatures checked? (F812, cited 4 times)
- How do staff learn about and respect each resident's personal routines and choices? (F550, cited 2 times)
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Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.