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Querencia at Barton Creek

2500 Barton Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78735

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Querencia at Barton Creek is a nursing home in Austin, Texas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(512) 610-9400
Last standard health inspection
December 18, 2025 (10 months ago)
Certified beds
42
Residents per day, on average
37.8
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Barton Creek Senior Living Center INC.
Chain
Lifespace Communities
Takes part in
Medicare

Fewer health citations than the Texas average (8 vs 28).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0656 from the health inspection on September 5, 2025.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0684 from the health inspection on September 5, 2025.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on September 5, 2025.

  4. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Health citation

      CMS changed citation F0684 from severity J to G. It is from the health inspection on September 5, 2025. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  5. 2 citations

    Health inspection on December 18, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

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  6. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on December 18, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2023.

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  7. 3 citations

    Health inspection on September 5, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    107 of 1,177 Texas homes (9%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0656. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2025.

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  8. Fine

    September 5, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $13,500 on September 5, 2025.

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  9. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  10. 2 citations

    Health inspection on September 20, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2024.

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  11. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 20, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.

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  12. 1 citation

    Health inspection on July 28, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.

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  13. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 28, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Querencia at Barton Creek last inspected?

CMS lists December 18, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Querencia at Barton Creek have?

CMS lists 8 health citations since July 28, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Querencia at Barton Creek been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $13,500 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Querencia at Barton Creek?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Querencia at Barton Creek a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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