nursing home in Austin, TX
Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1700 Onion Creek Pkwy, Austin, TX 78748 · (512) 291-4900
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- 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
Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 125-bed for-profit nursing home in Austin, Texas (Travis County).
CMS gives it 1 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 (February 29, 2024) found 9 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $51,337.
Nursing staff turnover is 50.5% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 125
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- The Ensign Group
- Medicare-certified since
- February 16, 2011
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Travis County
- CMS Certification Number
- 676271
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| 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) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.09 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.22 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.84 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.76 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 55.6% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 9 | 9 | 9 | Average |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 120 | 102 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $51,337 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 125 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 110 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87.6% | 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) | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.9% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.2% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.3% | 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) | 19.2% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.7% | 14% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.5% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.3% | 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) | 9.9% | 18% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20% | 13.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89.2% | 96.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 59% | 88% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 63.5% | 88.9% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2026 |
| January 28, 2026 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2026 |
| November 5, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| July 3, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 26, 2025 |
| July 3, 2025 Complaint | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2025 |
| April 5, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| February 19, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected March 5, 2025 |
| February 19, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 5, 2025 |
| October 2, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | H Actual harm, pattern | Corrected October 3, 2024 |
| July 1, 2024 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 9, 2024 |
| July 1, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 2, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 12, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | 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 March 8, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 15, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 1, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 Standard | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2024 |
| December 2, 2022 Standard | 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 9, 2022 |
| December 2, 2022 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| December 2, 2022 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| December 2, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 9, 2022 |
| September 10, 2021 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 1, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 1, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Standard | 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 September 28, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Standard | 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 only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 28, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 28, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Standard | 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 September 28, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 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 September 28, 2021 |
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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $51,337 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2025 | Fine | $42,224 |
| February 19, 2025 | Fine | $9,113 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER, BRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/18/2022 |
| ROADRUNNER HEALTHCARE, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2025 |
| TALLEY, CAUSHA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| BURNAM, SOON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/18/2022 |
| HOOPER, GRADY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2015 |
| KEETCH, CHAD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2011 |
| COOPER, BRIAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| TALLEY, CAUSHA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| COOPER, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| ROADRUNNER HEALTHCARE, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| TALLEY, CAUSHA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 1 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 Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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 Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of The Ensign Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 1700 Onion Creek Pkwy, Austin, TX 78748. Phone: (512) 291-4900.
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.