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Querencia at Barton Creek

2500 Barton Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78735 · Travis County

Discover Querencia, a premier retirement community near Austin, TX, offering exceptional amenities and vibrant senior living experiences.

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Haven Scout Score

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

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 94% full (40 of 42 beds occupied on an average day).

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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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One of Austin's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Querencia at Barton Creek is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Austin, TX, with 42 certified beds and an average of about 40 residents per day. It operates as part of the Lifespace Communities 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 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.65 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.20 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $13,500 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.65 hrs/resident/day)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Austin for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 42
Avg. residents/day: 40
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Lifespace Communities
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 676198

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: 4.65; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.20; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 47.2%; 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): 2
Federal fines: 1 ($13,500)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-12-18
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (5 citations on record — showing the latest 5). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-12-18Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-12-18Severity D — 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…

2024-09-20Severity 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.

2024-09-20Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are…

2023-07-28Severity 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.

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
2025-09-05	Fine	$13,500

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
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

2500 Barton Creek Blvd, Austin, TX

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Querencia at Barton Creek

How much does Querencia at Barton Creek cost?

Querencia at Barton Creek 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 Querencia at Barton Creek's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Querencia at Barton Creek 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Querencia at Barton Creek?

Staff provide about 4.65 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Querencia at Barton Creek?

Querencia at Barton Creek has 5 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Querencia at Barton Creek have availability?

Typically 94% full (40 of 42 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Querencia at Barton Creek offer?

Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, TX offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 42 beds.

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