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Gracy Woods Nursing Center

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

12021 Metric Blvd., Quail Hollow · Austin, TX 78758118 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 99 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility shows signs of improvement under new management, particularly in physical therapy and initial admissions. However, you must closely monitor hygiene and responsiveness, as several families have documented serious issues with incontinence care and staff availability during off-hours.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

99 reviews on Google
Families should exercise significant caution due to frequent reports of severe neglect, including improper hygiene, unaddressed wounds, and inadequate monitoring. While some recent reviews praise a new management team and effective physical therapy, a recurring pattern of understaffing and poor communication persists.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff4.0Clean3.0Activities4.0Meds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Effective physical therapy and rehab services
  • Compassionate nursing and CNA staff
  • Welcoming and professional management team
  • Clean and well-maintained facility interior

Concerns

  • Neglect regarding hygiene and incontinence care (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inadequate staffing levels, especially on weekends (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor communication from administration and nursing staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Issues with cleanliness and sanitation (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inappropriate dietary management for medical needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'11(1)'16(4)'18(4)'20(2)'22(6)'24(51)'26(6)

Distribution · 101 analyzed

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4
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28 reviews posted between Sep 30, 2024Oct 4, 2024 · 28 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

3%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the physical therapy and rehab services here; could you tell us more about how that team works with new residents?
  • 2How does the nursing team ensure that personal hygiene and incontinence care are handled consistently for every resident throughout the day?
  • 3What is the process for communicating important medical updates or changes in condition from the nursing staff to the family?
  • 4Could you explain how the dietary team manages specific medical nutrition needs or specialized diets for residents?
  • 5What does a typical day of social activities and community events look like for the residents here?
  • 6How is the facility staffed on the weekends to ensure the same level of care and attention is provided as during the week?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

We had such incredible care from our nurses and CNA's. Lucy, Catherine, Hata, Esther, Jaqueline..and SO many more. Yall were so good to us!

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

I arrived in the afternoon on a weekday and noticed my grandfather was in a diaper so wet that I could have rung it out myself, and had sheets that clearly had not been changed in days!

Long-term resident's family · 2026☆☆☆☆

My loved one spent a month here recovering after a stroke. The staff was kind and friendly and the facility was clean.

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 99 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.18hrs
24%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.93hrs
96%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
54%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
70%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Better than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Travis
18.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Travis
2.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.1%
Better than Avg
Here
10.1%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Travis
20.6%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.3%
Better than Avg
Here
8.3%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Travis
12.0%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
15.9%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Travis
22.8%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
96.6%
US
95.5%
TX
98.0%
Travis
92.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility57.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
57.6%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Travis
80.9%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.7%
Better than Avg
Here
95.7%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
Travis
79.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Travis
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
4penalties
47 complaint-triggered
$222,188 in fines

This facility raises significant safety concerns with 66 deficiencies across 14 surveys, including 45 complaint-triggered violations where families reported problems. Recurring issues include medication management, infection control, and protecting residents from abuse and neglect, with multiple incidents appearing across different time periods. While the facility reports correcting violations, the pattern of repeated complaints and deficiencies in critical safety areas warrants careful consideration before placement.

Mar 3, 2026Complaint
2
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dec 31, 2025Routine
7
0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Nov 24, 2025Complaint
2
0728Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Sep 13, 2025Complaint
1
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jul 31, 2025Routine
5
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0558Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jul 9, 2025Complaint
1
0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 13, 2025

$50,815

Fine

May 16, 2024

$98,956

Fine

Jan 26, 2024

$50,253

Fine

Aug 24, 2023

$22,164

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Winniestowell Hospital District

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

GRACY WOODS SNF LLC

Administrator

HEATHER DEVINE

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Caring Healthcare Group

Chain Size

14 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Rodriguez, BenjaminW-2 Managing EmployeeMurrell, EdwardOfficer / DirectorGracy Woods Snf LLCManagerShapiro, MenachemManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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