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Songbird Lodge
2500 Songbird Circle, Brownwood, TX 76801
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.
Songbird Lodge, in Brownwood, Texas, is certified for 121 beds under government, hospital district ownership and belongs to the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 4, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 98.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Brown Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 15 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.9 | 13.2 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 98.8% | 96.4% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,210 | $10,210 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 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: 11 Dec 2025, 6 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×8 F ×2 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 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 | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Dec 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 11 Jul 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 11 Jul 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 2024 | Fine | $10,210 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 98.8%, RNs 100.0%; 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 | 19.7% | 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 | 5.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.5% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.8% | 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: government, hospital district. Legal business name: West Wharton County Hospital District. Chain: Creative Solutions In Healthcare (149 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Brown County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangs Nursing and Rehabilitation | Bangs | 48 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12.5 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Pecan Bayou Nursing and Rehabilitation | Brownwood | 90 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 10.0 | $48K | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Brownwood Nursing & Rehabilitation | Brownwood | 128 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 10.9 | — | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Care Nursing & Rehabilitation | Brownwood | 97 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 16.5 | — | 28 May 2026 |
| Lake Hills Healthcare Center | Brownwood | 94 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 27.7 | $22K | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Oak Ridge Manor | Brownwood | 114 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 13.2 | $130K | 30 Dec 2025 |
All 7 facilities in Brown County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Songbird Lodge been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Songbird Lodge been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Songbird Lodge compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Songbird Lodge?
It is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain. Ownership type is government, hospital district. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Songbird Lodge last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Dec 2025.
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.