Brenham Healthcare Center
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 21 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (20 vs median 8.0)
- High staff turnover (100%)
- High RN turnover (88%)
Bottom 25% in Texas · Below recommended RN staffing · Significantly below average staffing · Very high staff turnover · $164,885 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a warm, family-like atmosphere with highly attentive caregivers and great food. However, if you plan on bringing children for visits, you should verify their current policy regarding minors to avoid being turned away.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
21 reviews analyzed“Families considering Argent Court Brenham can expect a highly compassionate environment where staff members are frequently described as treating residents like family. While the facility excels in person-centered care and social engagement, some visitors have noted restrictive policies regarding minors and past instability in administrative leadership.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Engaging social activities and events
- High-quality, flavorful dining options
- Welcoming and warm community atmosphere
Concerns
- Restrictive visitor policies regarding minors
- High turnover in administrative leadership
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides highly personalized responses that address reviewers by name and specifically reference details from their reviews, such as mentioning specific staff members or food quality. They use a warm, professional tone that emphasizes care, safety, and community.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed some wonderful comments about the flavorful dining options here; could you tell me more about how the menus are planned and if residents have input on meals?
- 2We've heard great things about the social atmosphere; what kind of engaging activities or community events do you have planned for the residents each week?
- 3With the recent changes in administrative leadership, how are you ensuring stability and continuity of care for the residents?
- 4How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in health status during the overnight hours?
- 5We are looking forward to visiting often; what are your current guidelines regarding visits from younger family members and children?
- 6I see that the facility is very active in responding to feedback; how does the team use resident and family input to address areas for clinical improvement?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“The staff, all from the cook staff to the floor people to the laundry people to the cleaning people to the office personnel everyone is so friendly, helpful, compassionate, and kind.”
“The only reason we had to move her was due to her health, she could no longer live in an assisted living facility. The staff at Argent Court has been outstanding!!”
“Food is really good and has amazing flavor. Amazing quality and quantity. Admin is helpful and kind.”
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 walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed numerous reports triggering deficiencies at this facility, with 32 of 56 total deficiencies arising from complaints. The most recurring problems involve medication management, care planning and daily living assistance, and protection from abuse and neglect. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent pattern of complaint-driven issues across multiple surveys raises concerns about ongoing care quality and safety oversight.
Mar 17, 2026Complaint3
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Jan 20, 2026Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Dec 5, 2025Routine4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of 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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Nov 17, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Aug 19, 2025Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Jun 10, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 17, 2025
$21,645
Fine
Jan 27, 2025
$41,436
Payment Denial
Jan 27, 2025
1-day denial
Fine
Mar 1, 2024
$36,240
Fine
Jan 22, 2024
$3,418
Fine
Dec 15, 2023
$11,057
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Brenham Healthcare Center, LLC
for profit
CARLENE TRUITT ROSS
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
Ownership Data Not Available · Organization
Contact
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
21 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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