Nursing Home

Querencia at Barton Creek

Overview of Querencia at Barton Creek
Querencia at Barton Creek is a luxurious and sophisticated independent living community located in Austin, TX. It offers a continuum of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community is committed to providing exceptional care and upscale living experiences for its residents.
(512) 610-9400

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Texas average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Texas average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
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.
4h 49m per day

This home provides 28% more nursing time per resident than the Texas average.

Texas average: 3h 46m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 73

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Texas average
Occupancy rate 94.3%
Residents per day (avg) 39
Occupancy rate
94.3%
Residents per day (avg)
39

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

67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

33% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$25.4M
Operating deficit
-$13.4M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$25,360,854.00
Operating deficit
$-13,418,269.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.0M
43.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$27.8M
Total costs $38.8M
Bed community size
73-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
94%
In line with Texas average
Occupied beds
69 / 73
Average residents 75 per day

License details

Facility type
Type B
Status Licensed
County: TRAVIS

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 676198
Awards: America's Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025 by Newsweek

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: BARTON CREEK SENIOR LIVING CENTER, INC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining Options
Gallery
Health & Wellness
Clubs & Social Groups
Hobbies and Interests
Floor Plans
Services & Amenities
Understanding Life Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Events
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Inspection History

In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.

Results

2 with citations

0 without citations

Texas average: 1 inspection with citations

2 total citations

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

Texas average: 6 citations

0 enforcement actions

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

Texas average: 1 enforcement action

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Texas average 7.4


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 16
Citations per inspection
4

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

13 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.

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

13 moderate citations More info Texas average: 23

0 minor citations More info Texas average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care serious citation Sep 05, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Sep 05, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning critical citation Sep 05, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 20, 2024
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
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SNF

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Anointed Senior Living
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Address 7.1 miles from city center

Address AUSTIN, TX 78735

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

89
Total Staff
75
Employees
14
Contractors
21,781
Total Hours (Quarter)
31
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 12 7.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 6 8.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 38 8.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
69 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
15.5%
of total hours from contractors
3,373 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 38 0 38 7,139 91 100% 8.1
Medication Aide/Technician 11 0 11 3,215 91 100% 10.1
Registered Nurse 12 0 12 3,096 91 100% 7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse 6 0 6 1,361 87 96% 8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 0 2 960 64 70% 8
Speech Language Pathologist 0 2 2 770 65 71% 6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 2 2 642 69 76% 6
RN Director of Nursing 1 0 1 512 64 70% 8
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 2 2 497 64 70% 6.7
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 496 62 68% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 492 62 68% 7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 460 65 71% 7.1
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 440 55 60% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 0 1 1 434 61 67% 7.1
Administrator 1 0 1 424 53 58% 8
Qualified Social Worker 0 3 3 392 64 70% 6.1
Other Dietary Services Staff 1 0 1 272 41 45% 6.6
Medical Director 0 1 1 145 21 23% 6.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 20 29 32% 0.7
Feeding Assistant 0 1 1 13 13 14% 1

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
38 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
9 residents (23.7%)
Private pay or other
29 residents (76.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

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. 5.7
34% better than 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. 18.1
13% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 16.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.5%
54% better than Texas average

Texas average: 16.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.4%
5% 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 31.5%
101% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 15.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6%
21% 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 2.9%
34% better than Texas average

Texas average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 0.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 3.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.0%
214% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 2.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.6%
9% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 7.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.6%
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 100.0%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 97.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.3%
5% better than Texas average

Texas average: 90.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
10% better than Texas average

Texas average: 88.0%

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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.

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