Nursing homeActive
Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation
6500 Brush Country Rd., Austin, TX 787495128925774118 certified beds · 65 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
17
since 2023
Deficiencies
45
● 0● 42● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$130,834
3 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2026-05-15
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Texas Health and Human Services Commission · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-09 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-07 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-11 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-10-04 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-21 | Standard | 0160 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-05 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-02 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-07 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-08 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-18 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-23 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-15 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-05 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-26 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-28 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-06-15 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Texas Health and Human Services Commission publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-08Record 675118-20260515-F755
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-01Record 675118-20260409-F812
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-28Record 675118-20260107-F761
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-17Record 675118-20251111-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-17Record 675118-20251111-F761
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-11-14Record 675118-20251004-F697
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-14Record 675118-20251004-F583
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 675118-20250821-F550
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-22Record 675118-20250821-F583
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-22Record 675118-20250821-F641
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-22Record 675118-20250821-F645
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-29Record 675118-20250821-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-05Record 675118-20250821-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-15Record 675118-20250821-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-22Record 675118-20250821-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-29Record 675118-20250821-F679
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-22Record 675118-20250821-F725
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-22Record 675118-20250821-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-29Record 675118-20250821-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-29Record 675118-20250821-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-29Record 675118-20250821-F880
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-22Record 675118-20250821-F908
F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-22Record 675118-20250821-F940
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-07Record 675118-20250805-F657
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-03Record 675118-20250602-F755
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-05-08Record 675118-20250507-F686
F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-01Record 675118-20250108-F624
F727Have 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-01Record 675118-20250108-F727
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-01Record 675118-20250108-F755
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-12Record 675118-20241118-F842
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 675118-20240723-F550
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 675118-20240723-F695
F808Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 675118-20240723-F808
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 675118-20240723-F812
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-16Record 675118-20240415-F622
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-16Record 675118-20240415-F623
F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-18Record 675118-20240305-F573
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-04-05Record 675118-20240226-F690
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-09Record 675118-20230928-F584
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-23Record 675118-20230615-F584
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-23Record 675118-20230615-F677
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-23Record 675118-20230615-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-23Record 675118-20230615-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-23Record 675118-20230615-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-23Record 675118-20230615-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-04 | Civil money penalty | $23,912 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-05-07 | Civil money penalty | $98,098 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-02-26 | Civil money penalty | $8,824 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-02-26 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 10 days, from 2024-03-26 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.33
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 0.43 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.05
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 3.39 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.61
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 2.98 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover78%
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 55% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover100%
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 55% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Texas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.8% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 8.9% | 9.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 30.9% | 15.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.6% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 21.5% | 18.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauder, William Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gutierrez, Michael Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Madrigal-Velasquez, Kristina Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pmg Opco - Austin, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Priority Management Group, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bauder, Kelly Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bauder, Madison Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bauder, Parker Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boulware, Steven Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boulware, Thomas Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gutierrez, Michael Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Madrigal-Velasquez, Kristina Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pmg Opco - Austin, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Priority Management Group, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thompson, Johnny Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Walker, Katie Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Texas.
No county cost figures on file for Travis.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Austin | 2.2 mi | 2026-04-16 | 0230 |
| West Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Austin | 3.1 mi | 2026-02-25 | 0184 |
| Brookdale Westlake Hills Austin | 4.2 mi | 2026-04-09 | 0255 |
| Querencia at Barton Creek Austin | 4.7 mi | 2025-12-18 | 151 |
| Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente Austin | 4.9 mi | 2026-06-19 | 0143 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |