Brady West Rehab & Nursing
2201 Menard Hwy · Brady, TX · 76825 · 3255972906
106 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ruby Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,527 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2025
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 September 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 22, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 22, 2024 | Fine | $10,527 |
Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676034 · certified since October 1, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.