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Overview of Longhorn Village

Longhorn Village is a senior living community located in Austin, Texas. It offers a variety of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. The community is designed to provide a vibrant lifestyle with a focus on lifelong learning and fulfillment.

512-266-5600

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.59/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 40

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

45.1%

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

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

82% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

16% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$29.5M

Operating deficit

-$1.1M

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$29,526,959.00

Operating deficit

$-1,147,925.00

Payroll costs

$7.2M

24.5% of revenue

Other operating costs

$23.5M

Total costs $30.7M

40-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

LICENSED

Facility Type

TYPE B

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 676266

County: TRAVIS

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: LONGHORN VILLAGE

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Care Services

Accepts Medicare

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Minimum Age: 62

Housekeeping: Yes

Linen Service: Yes

Utilities Included: Yes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness center

library

outdoor spaces

salon/spa services

WiFi

emergency systems

wheelchair accessible

secured perimeter

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Community Life, Dining, Lifelong Learning, Wellness, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Health Services, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Life Care, Events

Operating Hours

Mo-Su 00:00-23:59

Pricing & Financial Information

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare Long-term care insurance

Results

1 with citations

0 without citations

1 total citation

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

0 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

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Westminster

SNF

Austin

Yes

BOGNER, JAMES

68.9%

$21,179,106.00

$15,233,485.00

71.9%

113.00

5/5

4.1982

5/5

Longhorn Village

SNF

TX 78732

HIBMA, STACY

45.1%

$4,215,200.00

$7,219,348.00

171.3%

31.50

5/5

5.5913

5/5

4/5

Longhorn Village

SNF

HIBMA, STACY

45.1%

$4,215,200.00

$7,219,348.00

171.3%

31.50

5/5

5.5913

5/5

4/5

Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

SNF

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation of North Austin

SNF

Westminster

Type of care: AL IL SNF

Community: Austin

Pets Allowed: Yes

Operator: BOGNER, JAMES

CCN: 105854

Occupancy: 68.9%

Home Revenue: $21,179,106.00

Payroll Costs: $15,233,485.00

Payroll %: 71.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 113.00

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1982

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Longhorn Village

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: TX 78732

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HIBMA, STACY

CCN: 676266

Occupancy: 45.1%

Home Revenue: $4,215,200.00

Payroll Costs: $7,219,348.00

Payroll %: 171.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 31.50

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.5913

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Longhorn Village

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HIBMA, STACY

CCN: 676266

Occupancy: 45.1%

Home Revenue: $4,215,200.00

Payroll Costs: $7,219,348.00

Payroll %: 171.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 31.50

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.5913

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation of North Austin

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Living Spaces & Floor Plans

AUSTIN, TX 78732

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

21,957

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	4	11.3	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	31	10	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	45	10.2	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

6.4hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

100 staff

10.1hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Therapy Services

18 staff

4.2hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

4 staff

5.3hs shift avg

Dietary Services

6 staff

6.7hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

18.4%

of total hours from contractors

4,045 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1 Medication Aide/Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 28 Licensed Practical Nurse: 25

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	17	28	45	7,190	91	100%	10.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	25	31	2,612	91	100%	10
Nurse Aide in Training	13	0	13	2,531	79	87%	9.1
Medication Aide/Technician	4	3	7	1,508	91	100%	10.2
Registered Nurse	4	0	4	1,462	89	98%	11.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	8	0	8	1,232	70	77%	4.5
Dietitian	2	0	2	824	86	95%	6.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	4	0	4	807	69	76%	6
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	650	63	69%	7.5
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	491	61	67%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	487	59	65%	8.3
Speech Language Pathologist	4	0	4	446	70	77%	2.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	439	54	59%	7.2
Qualified Social Worker	4	0	4	433	68	75%	5.3
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	272	57	63%	4.8
Medical Director	0	1	1	45	23	25%	1.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	18	34	37%	0.5

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Total Health inspections 4

46% below Texas average

Texas average: 7.4

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 7

73% below Texas average

Texas average: 25.9

1.75 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 5 citations

Complaint investigations 4 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Texas average

Texas average: 2.0

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Texas average

Texas average: 0.4

Moderate Health citations 7

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 06, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 06, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 19, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 26, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Part of: Brazos Presbyterian Homes

Resident Census by Payment Source

30 Total Residents

Medicare 16 (53.3%)

Medicaid 4 (13.3%)

Private Pay/Other 10 (33.3%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 7.9

9% better than Texas average

Texas average: 8.6

Functional decline score 24.7

54% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 16.0

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 24.0%

49% above Texas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.4%

62% above Texas average.

Falls with Major Injury 0.0%

100% below Texas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.6%

19% below Texas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.5%

330% above Texas average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Texas average.

Antipsychotic Use 1.8%

77% below Texas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.3%

1% above Texas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 3.9%

11% above Texas average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 82.2%

9% worse than Texas average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Texas average

Influenza Vaccine 78.3%

11% worse than Texas average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Longhorn Village based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 45.1% ↓ 3.3pp vs 2022

Net Income -$1,147,925 ↑ ~$5.1M vs 2022

Total Payroll $9,587,269 ↑ ~$973K vs 2022

Profit Margin -27.2% ↑ 179.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	48.2%	73.6%	92.9%	66.0%	63.9%	75.0%	85.3%	79.4%	70.1%	61.1%	57.9%	48.5%	45.1%
Beds	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60
Net Income	-$9,818,317	-$13,654,229	-$2,046,108	-$2,774,059	-$34,770,797	-$6,065,342	$392,996	$624,494	-$839,827	-$1,261,680	-$1,164,952	-$6,230,179	-$1,147,925
Gross Revenue	$3,639,737	$5,949,230	$6,226,762	$5,962,845	$5,962,347	$5,715,221	$4,165,511	$4,062,780	$4,110,238	$3,558,398	$3,515,643	$3,017,929	$4,215,200
Operating Expenses	$22,940,223	$26,959,549	$8,527,241	$7,793,173	$53,554,924	$26,135,430	$27,178,288	$25,188,780	$25,651,200	$25,042,206	$24,991,316	$25,322,111	$28,127,678
Net Patient Revenue	$3,313,609	$4,985,979	$4,386,333	$4,771,155	$4,616,808	$4,356,934	$2,814,484	$2,740,802	$2,366,023	$1,665,258	$1,647,213	$1,210,079	$1,667,994
Total Payroll	$6,490,654	$7,019,569	$4,343,876	$4,470,715	$8,309,645	$8,194,469	$8,634,841	$9,133,172	$8,889,799	$9,202,255	$8,651,124	$8,614,543	$9,587,269
Profit Margin %	-269.8%	-229.5%	-32.9%	-46.5%	-583.2%	-106.1%	9.4%	15.4%	-20.4%	-35.5%	-33.1%	-206.4%	-27.2%
Medicare %	37.1%	21.9%	24.1%	25.1%	26.0%	26.9%	22.3%	22.1%	20.0%	13.7%	15.1%	15.3%	29.1%
Medicaid %	13.8%	10.5%	29.1%	16.9%	15.5%	14.4%	12.2%	13.0%	13.4%	13.2%	13.5%	11.6%	14.2%
Private %	49.1%	67.6%	46.8%	58.0%	58.5%	58.7%	65.5%	64.9%	66.6%	73.1%	71.5%	73.0%	56.7%
Revenue/Day	$314	$308	$216	$330	$330	$264	$151	$158	$154	$124	$130	$114	$169
Cost/Day	$2,173	$1,667	$419	$539	$3,828	$1,586	$1,456	$1,448	$1,671	$1,865	$1,973	$2,386	$2,848
Avg Length of Stay	65.6 days	120.7 days	58.5 days	77.7 days	87.4 days	101.7 days	95.7 days	75.0 days	61.4 days	124.3 days	106.5 days	117.9 days	64.1 days

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

TX Specifics: Large state; rural access challenges.

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

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

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

Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).

TX Specifics: Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

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

Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

TX Specifics: 28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

TX Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

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

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

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

Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

TX Specifics: High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Texas SCSEP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified.

TX Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).

TX Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

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

Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

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

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

General: Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

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

Longhorn Village

Longhorn Village is a Nursing Home in Texas

Longhorn Village is a Nursing Home in Texas

Longhorn Village

Longhorn Village is a Nursing Home in Texas

Longhorn Village is a Nursing Home in Texas

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Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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Inspection History

Results

1 total citation

0 enforcement actions

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