For profit - Limited Liability company · 124 certified beds · CMS number 676238

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - North, Austin, TX

CMS records 24 health deficiencies at Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - North in Austin, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Apr 23, 2026. The highest severity cited is J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $28,064 in the last three years.

Inspections and deficiencies

CMS findings for Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - North as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - North may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare

Most recent cycle (11 deficiencies)

Standard inspection Apr 23, 2026. CMS counts 11 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Apr 23, 2026 · Standard inspection

6 deficiencies, highest E

F919 · Working call system

Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Apr 27, 2026

F803 · Menus that meet nutritional needs

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Apr 27, 2026

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 Apr 27, 2026

F687 · Foot care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate foot care.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Apr 27, 2026

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 Apr 27, 2026

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 Apr 27, 2026

Sep 17, 2025 · Complaint inspection

5 deficiencies, highest J

F925 · Pest control

Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Sep 18, 2025

F684 · Quality of care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Sep 18, 2025

F609 · Reporting suspected abuse and crimes

Requirement cited (CMS): Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Sep 18, 2025

F607 · Abuse prevention policies

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
Status
Correction date Sep 18, 2025

F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect

Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
Status
Correction date Sep 18, 2025
Previous cycle: 10 deficiencies (standard inspection Feb 20, 2025)

Standard inspection Feb 20, 2025. CMS counts 10 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Apr 28, 2025 · 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 Apr 28, 2025

Feb 20, 2025 · Standard inspection

3 deficiencies, highest E

F919 · Working call system

Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 21, 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
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 21, 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 Feb 21, 2025

Feb 5, 2025 · Complaint inspection

2 deficiencies, highest E

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 Feb 6, 2025

F689 · Accident prevention and supervision

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 6, 2025

Jan 17, 2025 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest E

F580 · Telling residents and families about changes

Requirement cited (CMS): Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jan 20, 2025

Nov 8, 2024 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest E

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 Nov 11, 2024

Sep 13, 2024 · Complaint inspection

2 deficiencies, highest E

F689 · Accident prevention and supervision

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Sep 14, 2024

F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences

Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Sep 14, 2024
Earlier cycle: 3 deficiencies (standard inspection Dec 13, 2023)

Standard inspection Dec 13, 2023. CMS counts 3 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Jan 6, 2024 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest E

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 Jan 7, 2024
Found in
infection control inspection

Dec 13, 2023 · Standard inspection

2 deficiencies, highest D

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 Dec 14, 2023

F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Dec 14, 2023

Tags cited in more than one inspection

5 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - North; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.

TagInspectionsDates
F880 Infection prevention and control program4Feb 5, 2025; Nov 8, 2024; Jan 6, 2024; Dec 13, 2023
F550 Dignity and the right to exercise rights2Apr 23, 2026; Feb 20, 2025
F677 Help with daily care2Apr 23, 2026; Feb 20, 2025
F689 Accident prevention and supervision2Feb 5, 2025; Sep 13, 2024
F919 Working call system2Apr 23, 2026; Feb 20, 2025

Fines and payment denials

DateTypeAmount / length
Sep 17, 2025Fine$28,064

Staffing and CMS ratings

Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
3.17 h (about the same as the Texas median of 3.27 h)
RN hours per resident per day
0.66 h (above the Texas median of 0.38 h)
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
2.68 h
Nursing staff turnover
not reported
Administrators who left
not reported
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 Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - North, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.

Facility details

Address
11020 Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754
Phone
(512) 873-2244
County
Travis
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain (CMS)
The Ensign Group
Certified beds
124
Average residents per day
109.9
In Medicare/Medicaid since
Oct 20, 2009
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 do staff track and report infections among residents? (F880, cited 4 times)
  • How do staff learn about and respect each resident's personal routines and choices? (F550, cited 2 times)
  • How often do residents who need help get assistance with bathing, grooming, and mouth care? (F677, cited 2 times)
  • How does the home assess each resident's fall risk and plan to prevent falls? (F689, cited 2 times)

Other nursing homes in Austin and the same chain

Source

CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.

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