Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
4501 Dudmar Dr · Austin, TX · 78735 · 5128921131
126 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Nexion Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
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.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2024 · found via 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 February 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2023 · found via 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 July 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675596 · certified since May 8, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.