Nursing home in Austin, Texas
Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
1700 Onion Creek Pkwy, Austin, TX 78748
(512) 291-4900
- The most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
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 home2
- Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home1
- 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 29, 2024. CMS counts 9 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home9
- 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 17 health deficiencies on 9 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 2 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 14 potential for harm.
- 2 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 1 Actual harm
- 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 16, 2026 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2026 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 12, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 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 Jul 26, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 18, 2025 |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 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 Apr 21, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 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 Mar 5, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 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 5, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | H Actual harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 3, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 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 | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 9, 2024 |
Show the other 7 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 2, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 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 | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 8, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 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 Mar 1, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 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 Mar 15, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 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 Mar 15, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 8, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.09 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 home0.22 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 home50.5%
- 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 $51,337, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 125 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 109.5 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| 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 | Feb 16, 2011 |
| County | Travis |
| CMS certification number | 676271 |
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