Nursing home in Austin, Texas
Gracy Woods Nursing Center
Medicare and Medicaid
12021 Metric Blvd., Austin, TX 78758
(512) 228-3300
- CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for the Special Focus Facility program.
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Texas (1,165 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home1
- Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home1
- Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home2
- Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home4
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jun 4, 2026. CMS counts 14 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home14
- Texas average9.4 (1,171 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 61 health deficiencies on 16 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 8 immediate jeopardy, 52 potential for harm, 1 minimal harm potential.
- 8 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 52 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 1 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 5, 2026 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 5, 2026 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 5, 2026 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 5, 2026 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Environmental Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 5, 2026 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident Rights Deficiencies | C Minimal harm potential, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 5, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | F0584 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 15, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | F0761 | 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 | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 15, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 9, 2026 |
Show the other 51 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 9, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 5, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 5, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | F0656 | 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 5, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 28, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | F0656 | 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 25, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | F0584 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 10, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.Administration Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Administration Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics.Administration Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0584 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0656 | 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 | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0761 | 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 | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely.Environmental Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0842 | 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | F0914 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.Environmental Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2025 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 27, 2024 |
| May 20, 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 21, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 17, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 17, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | F0656 | 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 17, 2024 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 2, 2024 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 2, 2024 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 2, 2024 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint, Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 21, 2024 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 27, 2024 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 27, 2024 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Jan 17, 2024 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 27, 2024 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 27, 2024 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 7, 2023 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.79 hours
- Texas average3.39 hours (1,148 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.18 hours
- Texas average0.43 hours (1,148 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home54.5%
- Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 3 penalties for this nursing home: 3 fines totaling $182,239, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 118 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 95.0 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Caring Healthcare Group (14 facilities) |
| Legal business name | WINNIE-STOWELL HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Jun 17, 2002 |
| County | Travis |
| CMS certification number | 675918 |
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| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Northwest | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Dell Seton Med Center at the University of TX | Acute Care Hospitals | No | |
| St David's Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| North Austin Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| St David's South Austin Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Ascension Seton Southwest | Not available | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |
| Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital | Not available | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |