Brazos Healthcare Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 52 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for physical rehabilitation and social engagement due to its highly rated therapy and activity programs. However, families must remain vigilant regarding medication administration and nursing responsiveness, as recent reviews have raised serious concerns about medical errors and staff attentiveness.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
52 reviews analyzed“Families considering Brazos Healthcare Center will find a facility highly praised for its exceptional rehabilitation therapy and a clean, well-maintained environment. While many reviewers celebrate the compassionate nursing and activity staff, there are serious, critical reports regarding medication errors and inconsistent responsiveness to patient needs.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Engaging activities and social programs
- Compassionate and friendly administrative staff
Concerns
- Medication management and errors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Slow response times to patient needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inconsistent nursing attitude/professionalism (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner uses highly repetitive, templated responses that fail to address any of the specific medical or behavioral allegations mentioned in the reviews. Every response directs the reviewer to the same contact person and phone number for the VP of Compliance.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about your physical therapy and rehab programs; could you tell us more about how those are tailored to each resident?
- 2What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and on time every day?
- 3How does the nursing team manage call lights and ensure that residents receive timely responses to their needs, especially during busy shifts?
- 4Could you describe the types of social programs and daily activities available to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate process for getting a doctor or physician involved?
- 6We noticed your administrative team is very well-regarded for being friendly; how do you encourage that level of compassion among the frontline nursing staff?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I arrived there in December for 2023, after getting meningitis in November. I tell you when I went there I had no hope I'd ever make it out the way I did in January. I couldn't walk, they trained me and encouraged me to give it all and push myself to get to how I was before.”
“The activities department here is SPECTACULAR!! Kilee, the activity director, does a Fantastic job planning things for the residents. They are always doing fun things.”
“His hands blew up like balloons because they refused to give him his prescribed lasix.”
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 whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has significant concerns with families filing multiple complaint reports, triggering 9 of 24 total deficiencies across recent inspections. The most recurring problems involve resident assessment and care planning, safety and cleanliness issues, and medication management errors. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated complaints about basic care standards, including nutrition, infection control, and maintaining a safe environment, suggests ongoing quality concerns that families should carefully evaluate before placement.
Dec 23, 2025Complaint3
Resident 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 26, 2025Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Jul 2, 2025Routine6
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Jun 30, 2024Complaint1
Resident 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.
May 28, 2024Complaint1
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.
May 28, 2024Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Sweeny Hospital District
for profit
SLP LAKE JACKSON LLC
JOSHUA MCKINNEY
Chain Affiliation
Nexion Health
52 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 13 of 26
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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