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Brookdale Westlake Hills

1034 Liberty Park Dr, Austin, TX 78746 · Travis County

At Brookdale Westlake Hills you or your loved one will have the security of knowing that you have care, if or when needed. We offer assisted living in Austin, along with independent living, and skilled nursing.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 53% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Austin

Brookdale Westlake Hills is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Austin, TX, with 90 certified beds and an average of about 48 residents per day. It operates as part of the Brookdale Senior Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.79 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.76 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 6 federal fines totaling $300,561 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.79 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average health-inspection rating
•$300,561 in federal fines

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: 90
Avg. residents/day: 48
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Brookdale Senior Living
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 455866

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

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$5,250–$7,880/mo (median $6,350)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,640–$7,410/mo (median $5,300)	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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.79; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.76; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 31%; 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): 8
Federal fines: 6 ($300,561)
Total penalties: 6
Last standard survey: 2026-04-09
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (32 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-09Severity E — 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.

2026-04-09Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2026-04-09Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-04-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

2026-04-09Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

2026-04-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2025-12-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

2025-12-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection 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.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-05-01	Fine	$7,800
2024-01-26	Fine	$33,758
2023-12-29	Fine	$7,446
2023-12-29	Fine	$14,518
2023-11-05	Fine	$9,311
2023-08-27	Fine	$227,728

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Memory care
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ Library
✓ Studio apartments
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

1034 Liberty Park 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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Common questions about Brookdale Westlake Hills

How much does Brookdale Westlake Hills cost?

Brookdale Westlake Hills 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 Brookdale Westlake Hills's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Brookdale Westlake Hills 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Brookdale Westlake Hills?

Staff provide about 4.79 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Brookdale Westlake Hills?

Brookdale Westlake Hills has 32 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-04-09). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Brookdale Westlake Hills have availability?

Typically 53% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Brookdale Westlake Hills offer?

Brookdale Westlake Hills in Austin, TX offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 90 beds.

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