Brady West Rehab & Nursing
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 16 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The facility appears to be in a period of significant improvement under new management, with recent families highly satisfied with the rehab and nursing teams. However, because of severe historical complaints regarding medication errors, you should specifically ask how the facility currently audits medication administration and monitors staff responsiveness.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
16 reviews analyzed“Recent reviews from late 2025 indicate a significant positive turnaround, with families praising a new management team and highly compassionate nursing staff. While older reviews highlight severe issues regarding medication errors and facility maintenance, the most recent feedback emphasizes a clean, welcoming, and improved environment.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- High-quality rehabilitation services
- Clean and inviting atmosphere
- Positive recent management improvements
Concerns
- Historical issues with medication management and facility maintenance
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the recent positive feedback regarding management improvements; what specific changes have been implemented to enhance the resident experience lately?
- 2With such a high staffing rating, how do you ensure that the nursing team stays closely connected with families regarding daily care updates?
- 3Can you walk me through the specific protocols in place to ensure medication accuracy and safety for every resident?
- 4What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and coordinating care?
- 6The facility looks very clean and inviting; are there any upcoming plans for facility upgrades or ongoing maintenance projects?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurses and CNAs at Brady West are absolutely wonderful! They're caring, attentive, and truly go the extra mile to make sure everyone receives the best care possible.”
“The quality of care at Brady West is outstanding! The rehab team is truly amazing - they go above and beyond to help residents recover and feel their best.”
“My stay here was a nightmare. My room seemed to be put together as an afterthought. I was ignored by some nurses, was given wrong medications, toilet was continually plugged up...”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Brady West Rehab & Nursing shows a pattern of recurring deficiencies with families filing 11 complaints that triggered federal inspections. The most persistent problems involve infection control (cited multiple times), building safety issues (blocked exits and ventilation problems appearing repeatedly across surveys), and medication management. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated citations for the same issues suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining compliance in these critical care areas.
Sep 4, 2025Routine7
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Pharmacy 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Sep 4, 2025Complaint2
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Aug 22, 2024Routine12
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident 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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Apr 12, 2024Complaint6
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Mar 21, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Mar 14, 2024Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 22, 2024
$10,527
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Baylor County Hospital District
nonprofit
BRADY SNF, LLC
WENDY DAY
Chain Affiliation
Ruby Healthcare
7 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.3/5 · Rank 1 of 7 (Best)
Ownership & Management
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