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BROOKDALE WESTLAKE HILLS

AUSTIN, TX · Medicare-certified · 90 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall

Brookdale Westlake Hills in Austin has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 2-star health inspection rating and 3-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.46 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.4618 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: April 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4618.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.67
Licensed practical nurses
1.18
Nurse aides
2.61
Weekend nursing
3.81

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

—7.3%—

Residents with a fall causing major injury

—5.4%—

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

—6%—

Residents with a urinary tract infection

—0%—

Residents who lost too much weight

—4.3%—

Residents who were physically restrained

—0%—

Residents needing more help with daily activities

—14.9%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

—10.4%—

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0.4%1.1%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

—0%—

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

—20.2%—

Residents with depressive symptoms

—2.3%—

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—100%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—92.9%—

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—90.5%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

94.6%81.1%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to plan the resident’s discharge to meet the resident’s goals and needs. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 660 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — 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 April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  7. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $7,800 was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $72,833 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    May 1, 2024

    $7,800
  • Federal fine

    Jan 26, 2024

    $33,758
  • Federal fine

    Dec 29, 2023

    $14,518
  • Federal fine

    Dec 29, 2023

    $7,446
  • Federal fine

    Nov 5, 2023

    $9,311

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING · 12 homes · 3.4 stars avg
Occupancy
58.8 residents on an average day (65% of 90 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 years

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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.