Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing C
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified · 197 beds
Needs attention
Government-runChain member
★★★★★2 of 5 overall
Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing C in Austin, TX has an overall 2-star rating, with a 1-star health inspection score and a recent federal penalty tied to $35,367 in fines. Staffing is 3.29 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, while quality measures are rated 5 stars.
Last inspection: February 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $35,367recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2893.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.45
Licensed practical nurses
0.66
Nurse aides
2.18
Weekend nursing
2.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 24%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19.5%11.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%3.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.8%5.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.8%13.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.3%12.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.7%14.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.4%3.4%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%0.5%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.2%12.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%96.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,508 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,110 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,749 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $55,654 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 14, 2025
$14,508
Federal fine
Jul 15, 2025
$9,110
Federal fine
Nov 8, 2024
$11,749
Federal fine
Mar 27, 2024
$12,844
Federal fine
Oct 31, 2023
$7,443
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Chain
Part of WELLSENTIAL HEALTH · 68 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
175.8 residents on an average day (89% of 197 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 40 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.