Cross Country Healthcare Center

1514 Indian Creek Rd · Brownwood, TX · 76801 · 3256466529

94 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Hamilton County Hospital District

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Federal penalties on record: $13,260 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 54
Serious harm & abuse 20% 64
Staffing 20% 63
Federal penalties 15% 41
Trend 10% 75
Context 5% 75

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-day3.593.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.490.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.23≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year57%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $22,084

Inspection citations (27 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E February 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Immediate jeopardy · J April 4, 2025

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

    Corrected March 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Corrected April 5, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F April 4, 2025

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

    Corrected April 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • No harm found · C April 4, 2025

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 January 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Actual harm · G January 25, 2024

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

    Corrected January 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024

    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 January 26, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024

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

    Corrected January 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024

    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 January 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F January 25, 2024

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

    Corrected January 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 26, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 19, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E November 22, 2022

    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 14, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 22, 2022

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

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E November 22, 2022

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

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 22, 2022

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F November 22, 2022

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

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D November 22, 2022

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F November 22, 2022

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E November 22, 2022

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E November 22, 2022

    Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 22, 2022

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
April 4, 2025Fine$13,260
January 25, 2024Fine$8,824
January 25, 2024Payment Denial2 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675017 · certified since October 23, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.