Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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based on 37 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.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 8.0)
- High staff turnover (52%)
- High RN turnover (67%)
Below average in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Below chain average · $8,021 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for patients requiring intensive physical therapy, as the rehab department is frequently cited as a standout strength. However, if your loved one has specific dietary needs or requires specialized dementia care, you should conduct a thorough in-person inspection to verify food quality and safety protocols.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
37 reviews analyzed“Families considering Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will find a highly praised rehabilitation and nursing team, with many reviewers highlighting exceptional physical therapy and compassionate nursing staff. While the facility is frequently lauded for its cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere, some past reviews raise serious concerns regarding food quality and specific instances of poor care or theft.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing and CNA staff
- Exceptional physical therapy and rehabilitation services
- Clean, bright, and welcoming facility atmosphere
- Professional and accessible management team
Concerns
- Inconsistent food quality and temperature (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Serious allegations of theft and physical mistreatment
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides highly personalized and empathetic responses to positive reviews, often mentioning specific staff members and acknowledging the emotional context of the care. For negative reviews, they use a consistent professional template that acknowledges the concern and invites further private discussion via email.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It's great to see how responsive the management team is to feedback; how does the leadership team work with families to address any concerns that arise during a resident's stay?
- 2We've heard wonderful things about the physical therapy and rehab services here; can you tell us more about how the therapists personalize care plans for residents?
- 3What steps are being taken to ensure consistent food quality and temperature during meal times?
- 4How does the facility manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
- 5Could you describe the specific programming and support available for residents in the memory care unit?
- 6What kind of daily social activities or group outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with others?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurses, aides and therapists were wonderful and I couldn’t have asked for a more caring, kind staff. There are truly some angels working there and I so appreciated how they treated my precious Mom.”
“After being rehabilitated, by Brenham Nursing and Rehab‘s wonderful staff, my brother walked out of there and is living a full life.”
“The facility is always clean, bright, and welcoming, with a homely atmosphere that makes it feel more like a community than a place of care.”
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 antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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 multiple complaints triggering inspections, with 18 deficiencies found across resident rights, care planning, and daily living assistance. Issues span from medication management and infection control to fire safety and dietary services. While the facility has correction dates for all deficiencies, the pattern of repeated resident rights violations and complaint-driven surveys suggests ongoing quality concerns that warrant careful evaluation during visits.
Feb 21, 2026Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Feb 19, 2026Routine25
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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
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
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
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
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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 foot care.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 18, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Jan 23, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
Nov 21, 2024Routine20
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Nov 21, 2024Complaint2
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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 19, 2026
$21,332
Fine
Jun 6, 2024
$8,021
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Oakbend Medical Center
government
REGENCY IHS OF BRENHAM LLC
NICHOLAS HOLDER
Chain Affiliation
Wellsential Health
68 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 51 of 67
Ownership & Management
Owners
Oakbend Medical Center
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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