Gracy Woods Nursing Center
12021 Metric Blvd · Austin, TX · 78758 · 5122283300
118 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Caring Healthcare Group Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- On the federal Special Focus list of the most persistently poor performers.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $50,815 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility
CMS has designated this facility one of the most persistently poor performers in the country — it is under increased inspection and enforcement.
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.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$50,815 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.18 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.18 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $222,188 |
Inspection citations (56 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 24, 2025 · 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 November 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
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 August 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 31, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 9, 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 July 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 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 March 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 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 March 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 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 March 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2025 | Fine | $50,815 |
| May 16, 2024 | Fine | $98,956 |
| January 26, 2024 | Fine | $50,253 |
| August 24, 2023 | Fine | $22,164 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675918 · certified since June 17, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.