Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente
9801 S 1st Street · Austin, TX · 78748 · 5122923071
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wellsential Health Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.19 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.80 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,998 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · H June 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · H June 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 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 June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 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 September 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · H May 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
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.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 15, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | Fine | $10,998 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676299 · certified since October 14, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.