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BROOKDALE WESTLAKE HILLS

AUSTIN, TX · Medicare-certified · 90 beds

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

BROOKDALE WESTLAKE HILLS (Austin, TX) has an overall 2-star rating, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 4.46 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included abuse/neglect prevention, discharge planning, and accident hazard/supervision concerns.

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 nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K

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

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: 6 fines · $300,561 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
  • Federal fine

    Aug 27, 2023

    $227,728

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING · 14 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

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.