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Gracy Woods Nursing Center

12021 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX 78758 · Travis County

Caring Healthcare help guide every patient through each step of the way making sure that their dedicated treatment plan is perfect.

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

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 76% 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 Austin skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating

Gracy Woods Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Austin, TX, with 118 certified beds and an average of about 90 residents per day. It operates as part of the Caring Healthcare Group network.

This community does not yet carry a Medicare overall star rating — often the case for newer facilities or those with a recent ownership change. We recommend requesting its most recent state survey directly.

Staff provide about 3.93 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.18 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.3%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 4 federal fines totaling $222,188 in the recent record. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.93 hrs/resident/day)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Not yet assigned a federal overall star rating
•$222,188 in federal fines
•In the CMS Special Focus Facility program

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Austin options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 118
Avg. residents/day: 90
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Caring Healthcare Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 675918

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

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Health inspections

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Staffing

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Quality measures

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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

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: 3.93; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.18; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 54.3%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 9
Federal fines: 4 ($222,188)
Total penalties: 4
Last standard survey: 2025-12-31
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (56 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2026-03-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-12-31Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-12-31Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2025-12-31Severity 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.

2025-11-24Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

2025-11-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.

2025-09-13Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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
2025-09-13	Fine	$50,815
2024-05-16	Fine	$98,956
2024-01-26	Fine	$50,253
2023-08-24	Fine	$22,164

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library
✓ Studio apartments
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

12021 Metric Blvd, 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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3.6

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Common questions about Gracy Woods Nursing Center

How much does Gracy Woods Nursing Center cost?

Gracy Woods Nursing 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.

How is the staffing at Gracy Woods Nursing Center?

Staff provide about 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Gracy Woods Nursing Center?

Gracy Woods Nursing Center has 56 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Gracy Woods Nursing Center have availability?

Typically 76% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Gracy Woods Nursing Center offer?

Gracy Woods Nursing Center in Austin, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 118 beds.

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