Brenham Healthcare Center
1303 Hwy 290 E · Brenham, TX · 77833 · 9798307100
62 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (4 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $63,081 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
6 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$63,081 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
92% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.74 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 92% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $113,796 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2026 · found via 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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J 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 January 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected November 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2025 | Fine | $21,645 |
| January 27, 2025 | Fine | $41,436 |
| January 27, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
| March 1, 2024 | Fine | $36,240 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
| December 15, 2023 | Fine | $11,057 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676355 · certified since March 11, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.