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Brookdale Westlake Hills
1034 Liberty Park Dr, Austin, TX 78746
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Brookdale Westlake Hills, in Austin, Texas, is certified for 90 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Brookdale Senior Living chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 7, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 7 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 35.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 6 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $301K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), above the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 35.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Travis Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 28 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 35.6 | 23.3 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.7% | 43.6% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $300,561 | $42,726 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (28 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Apr 2026, 14 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: J ×5 K ×1 G ×1 D ×18 E ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Oct 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0914 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 5 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2024 | Fine | $7,800 | |
| 26 Jan 2024 | Fine | $33,758 | |
| 29 Dec 2023 | Fine | $14,518 | |
| 29 Dec 2023 | Fine | $7,446 | |
| 5 Nov 2023 | Fine | $9,311 | |
| 27 Aug 2023 | Fine | $227,728 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.7%, RNs 63.6%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.9% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.4% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.0% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.3% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Fort Austin Limited Partnership. Chain: Brookdale Senior Living (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Retirement Corporation | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2003 |
| Arcpi Holdings Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2002 |
| Brookdale Senior Living Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2005 |
| Arc Fort Austin Properties LLC | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2002 |
| Arcpi Holdings Inc | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2002 |
| Ohi Asset (Az) Tucson-7500 North Calle Sin Envidia LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2021 |
| Ohi Asset Hud Sf Ca LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2021 |
| Ohi Healthcare Properties Limited Partnership | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2021 |
| Omega Healthcare Investors Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2021 |
| Walters Financial Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Travis County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longhorn Village | Austin | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11.7 | — | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Pflugerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Pflugerville | 120 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 23.3 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Querencia At Barton Creek | Austin | 42 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 19.0 | $14K | 18 Dec 2025 |
| The Arbour At Westminster Manor | Austin | 90 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8.9 | $29K | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Gracy Woods II Living Center | Austin | 110 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14.5 | — | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Marbridge Villa | Manchaca | 92 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 15.2 | $46K | 29 May 2025 |
| Avir At Park Bend | Austin | 124 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 22.6 | $23K | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Austin | 126 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 18.3 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
All 28 facilities in Travis County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Brookdale Westlake Hills been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 7 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Brookdale Westlake Hills been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $301K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Brookdale Westlake Hills compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Brookdale Westlake Hills?
It is part of the Brookdale Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include American Retirement Corporation, Arcpi Holdings Inc and Brookdale Senior Living Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Brookdale Westlake Hills last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.