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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San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
1600 N I H 35, San Marcos, TX 78666 · Hays County
45
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Photos via google places.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 77% 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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in San Marcos
San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in San Marcos, TX, with 129 certified beds and an average of about 100 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Ensign Group network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.09 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.66 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $33,891 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.09 hrs/resident/day)
- •$33,891 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated San Marcos options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 129
- Avg. residents/day
- 100
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- The Ensign Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 675651
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
- 3.09
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.66
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 53.4%
- 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)
- 3
- Federal fines
- 1 ($33,891)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-10-01
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-30Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2025-08-01Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-08-01Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2024-11-04Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2024-11-04Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2024-11-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2024-08-15Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2024-08-15Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | Fine | $33,891 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
1600 N I H 35, San Marcos, TX
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
How much does San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center cost?
San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the San Marcos, 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 San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Staff provide about 3.09 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-10-01). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have availability?
Typically 77% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offer?
San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in San Marcos, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 129 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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