nursing home in Brownwood, TX
Songbird Lodge
2500 Songbird Circle, Brownwood, TX 76801 · (325) 646-4750
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Songbird Lodge at a glance
Songbird Lodge is a 121-bed government nursing home in Brownwood, Texas (Brown County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.2 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 11, 2025) found 10 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $10,210.
Nursing staff turnover is 98.8% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District
- Beds
- 121
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Creative Solutions in Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- April 10, 2003
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Brown County
- CMS Certification Number
- 675959
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.06 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.19 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.76 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.58 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 98.8% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 100% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 10 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 10 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 65 | 102 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $10,210 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 121 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 71 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 58.3% | 67.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5.8% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.8% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.8% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 19.7% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 1.5% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 17.6% | 18% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 1.2% | 13.4% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 18 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 11, 2025 |
| December 11, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 6, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 11, 2025 |
| December 11, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 6, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0728 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | 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, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| December 9, 2025 Complaint | 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, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 10, 2025 |
| March 14, 2025 Complaint | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0728 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 15, 2025 |
| March 14, 2025 Complaint | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2025 |
| September 6, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected September 18, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 18, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 7, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Complaint | 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, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 7, 2024 |
| July 11, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 2, 2023 |
| July 11, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| July 11, 2023 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| July 11, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $10,210 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2024 | Fine | $10,210 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUGGINS, LINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| MAK, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/17/2021 |
| BLAKE, GARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| BLAKE, MALISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| BROWNWOOD IV ENTERPRISES, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Songbird Lodge's rating?
Songbird Lodge has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Texas nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Songbird Lodge receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Songbird Lodge accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Songbird Lodge?
It is government - hospital district and part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Songbird Lodge and how do I contact it?
Songbird Lodge is at 2500 Songbird Circle, Brownwood, TX 76801. Phone: (325) 646-4750.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.