Nursing home in Austin, Texas
West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
3200 W. SLAUGHTER LANE, Austin, TX 78748
(512) 282-0141
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 2 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 home2
- Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home2
- 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): Feb 25, 2026. CMS counts 8 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home8
- 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 22 health deficiencies on 8 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 2 immediate jeopardy, 2 actual harm, 18 potential for harm.
- 2 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 2 Actual harm
- 18 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 2, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 26, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 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 Mar 2, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 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 Mar 2, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 26, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 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 Feb 26, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 2, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 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 Dec 15, 2025 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 12, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 21, 2024 |
Show the other 12 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2024 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 21, 2024 |
| Nov 26, 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 23, 2024 |
| Nov 26, 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 21, 2024 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 21, 2024 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 21, 2024 |
| May 13, 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 22, 2024 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | H Actual harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 7, 2024 |
| Apr 10, 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 | H Actual harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 7, 2024 |
| Apr 10, 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 May 7, 2024 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 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 | Past Non-Compliance Mar 27, 2024 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 1, 2024 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 26, 2023 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.20 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 home0.45 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 home34.1%
- Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 2 penalties for this nursing home: 2 fines totaling $39,527, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 125 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 106.5 |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | None |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | The Ensign Group (344 facilities) |
| Legal business name | HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Mar 31, 2006 |
| County | Travis |
| CMS certification number | 676095 |
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| 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 |