Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation
Austin, TX · 118 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 21, 2025
CMS Certification Number 675118 · first certified March 1993
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed May 1, 2021 (change of ownership)from DHC OPCO-AUSTIN, LLC
Position within TX
8 citations — more than 50% of the 1,177 certified nursing homes in TX. Compared within TX rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (October 2026 to November 2026). Most TX facilities have been surveyed by November 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2025. Facilities in TX are typically surveyed 13–14 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,923 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 8 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-0584 Honor 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in TX, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the TX figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in TX | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 15, 2023 | 8 |
| July 23, 2024 | 0 |
| August 21, 2025 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2023-06-15 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 1 | 2023-06-15 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2023-06-15 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2023-06-15 |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | 1 | 2023-06-15 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2023-06-15 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2023-06-15 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2023-06-15 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 15, 2023 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.