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Brookdale Westlake Hills
1034 Liberty Park Dr, Austin, TX 78746 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 455866
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 30 in the last 3 inspection cycles (4 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 10 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 11
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 5 fines, total $72,833
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- April 9, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | April 9, 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | February 14, 2025 | 14 | 6 | 8 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 89.25 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
30 health citations across 8 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
April 9, 2026: 6 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
| E | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
| D | F-0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
| E | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
| D | F-0578 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
December 3, 2025: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/22/2025 |
| D | F-0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/22/2025 |
February 14, 2025: 6 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/04/2025 |
| D | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/10/2025 |
| D | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/10/2025 |
| E | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/10/2025 |
| D | F-0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/12/2025 |
| D | F-0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/13/2025 |
October 14, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/28/2024 |
May 1, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | F-0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/07/2024 |
January 26, 2024: 11 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0914 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| D | F-0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| D | F-0693 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| D | F-0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| J | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/27/2024 |
| D | F-0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| D | F-0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| D | F-0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
December 29, 2023: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | F-0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 12/05/2023 |
| J | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 12/05/2023 |
November 5, 2023: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 09/02/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2026 |
| 02/14/2025 | F | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/04/2025 |
| 02/14/2025 | E | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/04/2025 |
| 02/14/2025 | E | K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/08/2025 |
| 01/26/2024 | C | K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| 01/26/2024 | F | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| 01/26/2024 | F | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| 01/26/2024 | F | K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/24/2024 |
| 01/26/2024 | D | 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. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/24/2024 |
| 01/26/2024 | E | K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
| 01/26/2024 | F | K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Construction Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/21/2024 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $7,800 | — |
| January 26, 2024 | Fine | $33,758 | — |
| December 29, 2023 | Fine | $7,446 | — |
| December 29, 2023 | Fine | $14,518 | — |
| November 5, 2023 | Fine | $9,311 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.46 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.67 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 1.18 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.61 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.81 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.37 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 35.7 | 55.3 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 63.6 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 1 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Fort Austin Limited Partnership
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Brookdale Senior Living (12 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 90
- Average residents per day
- 58.8
- Participates in
- Medicare
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- January 9, 1990
- County/parish
- Travis
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
43 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ARCPI HOLDINGS INC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KUSSOW, DAWN | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WHITE, CHADWICK | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STENGLE, NIKOLAS | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WHITE, CHADWICK | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BAIER, LUCINDA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BOWMAN, KEVIN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WHITE, CHADWICK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BAIER, LUCINDA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BOWMAN, KEVIN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LA MARRE, KEVIN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MUNOZ, ANNA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WHITE, CHADWICK | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BERTRAND, BRANDI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DAVID-ROSEN, CAROL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FRY, LIAM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KUSSOW, DAWN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LA MARRE, KEVIN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MACKENZIE, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MUNOZ, ANNA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ODANGA, CATHERINE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WHITE, CHADWICK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ARC FORT AUSTIN PROPERTIES LLC | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ARCPI HOLDINGS INC | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LA MARRE, KEVIN | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LBMC PC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| OHI ASSET (AZ) TUCSON-7500 NORTH CALLE SIN ENVIDIA LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| OHI ASSET HUD SF CA LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| OHI HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| OMEGA HEALTHCARE INVESTORS INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WALTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ASHER, JORDAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BERTRAND, BRANDI | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DRAYTON, CLAUDIA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FIORAVANTI, MARK | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FREED, VICTORIA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FRY, LIAM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HAUSMAN, JOSHUA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MACE, ELIZABETH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WARREN, DENISE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WIELANSKY, LEE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Brookdale Westlake Hills. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HHSC long-term care complaint portal (TULIP). The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 25, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.