Querencia at Barton Creek
Scout 100Austin, TX · 42 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Austin's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $5,250–$7,880/mo
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Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
4501 Dudmar Dr, Austin, TX 78735 · Travis County
Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provides a full range of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care and long-term care in Austin, TX
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 73% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Austin
Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Austin, TX, with 126 certified beds and an average of about 92 residents per day. It operates as part of the Nexion Health network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.45 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.33 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.45 hrs/resident/day)
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Austin, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 126
- Avg. residents/day
- 92
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Part of a chain
- Nexion Health
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 675596
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $5,250–$7,880/mo (median $6,350) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Austin prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.45
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.33
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 13
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-04-16
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (24 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-16Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
2026-04-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2026-04-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2026-04-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2026-04-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
2026-04-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2026-04-16Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2026-04-16Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
4501 Dudmar Dr, Austin, TX
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
How much does Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center cost?
Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Austin, TX area typically runs $5,250–$7,880 per month (median $6,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Staff provide about 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 24 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-04-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have availability?
Typically 73% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offer?
Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Austin, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 126 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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