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Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation

6500 Brush Country Rd., AUSTIN, TX, 78749
(512) 892-5774
brushcountrynursingandrehab.com
118 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
118
CMS facility ID
675118
Care type
Nursing home
County
Travis
Facility name
Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation
Street address
6500 Brush Country Rd.
City / state / ZIP
Austin, TX 78749
Phone
(512) 892-5774
Website
brushcountrynursingandrehab.com

About this facility — Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Austin, Texas. It is licensed for 118 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Texas (120 beds).

It is one of 116 senior care facilities in Austin and 1,178 skilled nursing facilities across Texas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation 53 times across 20 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $130,834 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Johnny Thompson
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Bauder, Kelly
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026
Bauder, Madison
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026
Bauder, Parker
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026
Bauder, William
Operational control — since 2025
Boulware, Steven
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026
Boulware, Thomas
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026
Gutierrez, Michael
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Madrigal-velasquez, Kristina
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Pmg Opco - Austin, Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Priority Management Group, Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Thompson, Johnny
Officer — since 2024
Walker, Katie
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1993-03-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
24 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$130,834 total
Last standard inspection
2025-08-21
Nurse staffing
3.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$273 per day (≈ $8,300/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
70% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 27% private/other
Occupancy
68% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
1% below the TX median of $277/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
118
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-06-08
2026-04-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-01
16 earlier / fire-safety inspections (51 citations)
2026-01-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-01-28
2025-11-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-11-17
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-11-17
2025-10-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0583
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-11-14
F-0697
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-11-14
2025-08-21Health inspection16 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-08-25
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-08-22
F-0641
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-08-22
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-08-22
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-08-29
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-05
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-09-15
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-22
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-08-29
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-08-22
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-08-22
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-08-29
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-29
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-29
F-0908
E · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-08-22
F-0940
E · No harm found
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2025-08-22
2025-08-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-08-07
2025-06-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-06-03
2025-05-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-08
2025-01-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0624
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-02-01
F-0727
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have 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.
Corrected 2025-02-01
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-02-01
2024-11-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-12
2024-07-23Health inspection4 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-07-24
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-24
F-0808
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2024-07-24
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-24
2024-04-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0622
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2024-05-16
F-0623
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-05-16
2024-03-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0573
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected 2024-03-18
2024-02-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0690
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-04-05
2023-09-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2023-10-09
2023-06-15Health inspection6 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-23
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-23
2023-06-15Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0029
C · No harm found
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-05-16
K-0222
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-05-16
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-16
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-16
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-05-16
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-05-16
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-05-16
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-05-16

Federal penalties

2025-10-04Fine$23,912
2025-05-07Fine$98,098
2024-02-26Fine$8,824
2024-02-26Medicare payment denial — 10 days
Total fines$130,834
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 675118.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.275 ratings on Google
★★★★★PAMELA PONCE · 2026-02-03 · via Google

“Our family would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional care my father received at your facility. We specifically want to recognize Shelly, Carla, Naomi, Elizabeth, Mario, and Marta. From the moment Shelly and Naomi facilitated his admission, we knew he was in good hands. The dignity and tenderness you showed him in his final days was a gift to us all. You guided us throug…”

★★★★★Ginger · 2026-04-10 · via Google

“Honestly, Brush Country Nursing and Rehab is Very well maintained with modern amenities and security cameras, excellent management team who is caring and have great customer service skills. This clean facility is a great option for your loved one.”

★★★★★M.K. Johnson · 2025-09-11 · via Google

“I just want to say thank you to the staff at Brush Country Nursing and Rehab for how hard they work. A couple of Sundays (8/31) ago the nurse for my dad that day, very patiently took time and answered all our questions about some issues my dad was having. Then last Sunday (9/7), another nurse came in and checked on my dad when he was having trouble eating. She was there so fast to check - even t…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)
NPI 1144607334
Monthly federal file
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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