Nursing Home

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation

6500 Brush Country Rd, Austin, TX 78749 View map
Overview of Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation

Nestled in a peaceful area in Austin, TX, Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nurturing community that offers excellent short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Their accommodations are surrounded by lush oak trees and smiling faces that give residents the warm and comforting vibe they need to comfortably recover their strength or maintain their well-being. Their dedicated team of care experts is available 24/7 to offer residents quality nursing care and tailored treatment plans for those recovering from an injury or hospitalization.

They offer private and semi-private Medicare suites and flexible payment methods to ensure residents can receive the care they need without worrying about their finances. In addition to daily living assistance, engaging activities and amenities like an on-site salon, scheduled transportation, and housekeeping services are available to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable. With Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation, residents and their families can enjoy their peace of mind knowing their loved ones are well-cared for in a safe, welcoming, and nurturing setting.

(512) 892-5774

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Texas average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Texas average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Texas average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Texas average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 4m per day

This home provides 19% less nursing time per resident than the Texas average.

Texas average: 3h 46m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 24m per day 21m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 118

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Texas average
Occupancy rate 68.1%
Residents per day (avg) 85
Occupancy rate
68.1%
Residents per day (avg)
85

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by state authorities.
Home revenue
$8.4M
Operating deficit
-$1.2M
Governmental community Operated by state authorities.
Home revenue
$8,380,998.00
Operating deficit
$-1,173,773.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.9M
47% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.6M
Total costs $9.6M
Bed community size
118-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
37 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)
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Services

Medicare/medicaid

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing
Status Active
Issuance January 5, 2024
Expiration January 5, 2027
County: TRAVIS

Additional licensing details

License number: 308248
Year opened: 10/4/1988
CMS Certification Number: 675118

Ownership & operating entity

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation is administrated by DANIEL BROADWAY.

Management company: DHC OPCOAUSTIN, LLC
Owner: WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Ownership type: HOSPITAL DISTRICT/AUTHORITY

Type Of Units

Medicare
32 units
Medicaid and Medicare
86 units
Total beds
118 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Brian Lafler, Administrator
Administrator email: [email protected]

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Health Programs

Types of Care at Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home Assisted Living Independent Living
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 16

Texas average 7.4


Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations 45
Citations per inspection
2.81

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

24 of 45 citations resulted from standard inspections; 19 of 45 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 45 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 2
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 2


Serious Health citations More info 1
150% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 0.4

2 critical citations More info Texas average: 2

1 serious citation More info Texas average: 0.4

42 moderate citations More info Texas average: 23

0 minor citations More info Texas average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 11, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 11, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Oct 04, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 04, 2025
Corrected

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Address 8.6 miles from city center

Address 6500 Brush Country Rd, Austin, TX 78749

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

118
Total Staff
71
Employees
47
Contractors
21,874
Total Hours (Quarter)
31
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse157.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse369 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant308.4 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
96 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
13 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.3%
of total hours from contractors
3,124 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 27 Medication Aide/Technician: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2823010,02691100%8.4
Registered Nurse150153,24091100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse927362,6778998%9
RN Director of Nursing6061,4168897%6.9
Medication Aide/Technician6391,2188391%9.2
Other Dietary Services Staff2029119099%8.3
Qualified Social Worker0335986268%7.1
Speech Language Pathologist0224245965%6.7
Physical Therapy Aide0113965459%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0553747684%3.7
Nurse Practitioner2022654651%5.8
Administrator1011612325%7
Physical Therapy Assistant033862932%2.8
Occupational Therapy Aide112721112%6
Dental Services Staff1011122%5.6

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
79 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (6.3%)
Medicaid
43 residents (54.4%)
Private pay or other
31 residents (39.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.8
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 8.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.5
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 16.0

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Texas avg: 4.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.5%
8% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 16.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.6%
16% better than Texas average

Texas average: 16.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 15.4%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 15.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.2%
32% better than Texas average

Texas average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.2%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
54% better than Texas average

Texas average: 0.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
84% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 3.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.0%
32% better than Texas average

Texas average: 2.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
72% better than Texas average

Texas average: 7.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 97.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.5%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 97.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.12
47% better than Texas average

Texas average: 2.13

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.17
92% better than Texas average

Texas average: 2.07

Short-stay resident measures
Average Texas avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.3%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 90.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.9%
34% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.1%
8% better than Texas average

Texas average: 88.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 33.2%
28% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 25.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.7%
14% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 12.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 76.9%
43% better than Texas average

Texas average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 43.0%
15% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $171K
112% higher than Texas average

Texas average: $80K

Number of fines 3
21% more fines than Texas average

Texas average: 2.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
354% more payment denials than Texas average

Texas average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $171K
Texas average $80K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 4, 2025
$11K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 7, 2025
$151K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 26, 2024
$9K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Feb 26, 2024
10 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Large state; rural access challenges.

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed.

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Texas SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).

None; tax-based eligibility.

Not assessed.

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.