Brazos Healthcare Center

413 Garland Dr · Lake Jackson, TX · 77566 · 9792973266

120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Nexion Health

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 54
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 60
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 26
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.733.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.370.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.26≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year57%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (14 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected December 24, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected December 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 24, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Corrected July 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025

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

    Corrected July 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F July 2, 2025

    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.

    Corrected July 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F July 2, 2025

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

    Corrected July 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E June 30, 2024 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2024

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected May 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 28, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected May 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023

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

    Corrected April 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected April 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455477 · certified since May 6, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.