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West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3200 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin, TX 78748

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West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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.

At a glance

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.

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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

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 April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. Health inspection on February 25, 2026

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.

    • 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 March 2, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 March 2, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 February 26, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.

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  4. Fire safety inspection on February 25, 2026

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0020. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.

    • Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. Health inspection on December 11, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 December 15, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2023.

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  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 11, 2025 from $41,050 to $26,683.

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. Health inspection on February 11, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    CMS fine of $26,683 on February 11, 2025.

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    • Citation F0760. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.

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  12. Health inspection on November 26, 2024

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0583. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 December 21, 2024.

    • 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 December 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 December 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2024.

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  13. Fire safety inspection on November 26, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2025.

    • Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

    • Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0741 2 times since 2023.

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  14. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from March 28, 2024 from $19,760 to $12,844.

  15. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  16. Health inspection on May 13, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 May 22, 2024.

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  17. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  18. Health inspection on April 10, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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

    143 of 1,177 Texas homes (12%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

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    • Citation F0697. Severity H: actual harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2024.

    • Citation F0755. Severity H: actual harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2024.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2024.

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  19. Health inspection on March 28, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    411 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    CMS fine of $12,844 on March 28, 2024.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 March 27, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2024.

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  20. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  21. Health inspection on November 13, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0661. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2023.

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  22. Health inspection on September 3, 2023

    8 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    152 of 1,177 Texas homes (13%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 October 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0850. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

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  23. Fire safety inspection on September 3, 2023

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.

    • Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 October 10, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.

    • Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(512) 282-0141
Last standard health inspection
February 25, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
125
Residents per day, on average
112.8
Ownership type
Government - Hospital district
Legal business name
Hamilton County Hospital District
Chain
The Ensign Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Texas average (30 vs 28).

Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?

CMS lists February 25, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS lists 30 health citations since September 3, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $39,527 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?

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

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