Nursing home report
Registered name: Austin Wellness & Rehabilitation
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Heartland Health Care Center in Austin, TX has a 1-star overall rating, with 1 star for health inspections and 2 stars for staffing and quality measures. It also has a recent abuse citation, $140,211 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 2.63 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Health inspections
Staffing
2.6297 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.6297.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure its staff were properly licensed, certified, or registered as required by state law. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 839 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
A federal fine of $9,156 was recorded.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
A federal fine of $131,055 was recorded.
A federal fine of $20,415 was recorded.
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $175,361 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 20, 2026
Federal fine
Sep 19, 2024
Federal fine
May 20, 2024
Federal fine
Mar 25, 2024
Now operated by Austin Wellness & Rehabilitation, previously Heartland Health Care Center.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
