Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-18 · Fire 2025-12-18
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Austin, TX
Querencia at Barton Creek
4-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $17,215 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2500 Barton Creek Blvd, Austin, TX
(512) 610-9400
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
42
Certified beds
Average residents
41
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Lifespace Communities
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2008-10-21
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.19
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.54
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.72
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.86
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
44%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
2.1
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
2.1
1.6 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.6% |
97.1%
0.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.9%
2.1 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.5% |
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.0% |
2.7%
5.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.0% |
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
5.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.5% |
18.9%
2.4 pts better
|
19.6%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 2.7% |
10.8%
8.1 pts better
|
16.7%
14 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 17.7% |
15.4%
2.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.9% |
16.1%
7.2 pts better
|
14.9%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.0% |
15.0%
15 pts worse
|
19.8%
10.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.7% |
4.2%
2.5 pts better
|
5.1%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.7% |
89.7%
6 pts better
|
81.7%
14 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.0% |
12.0%
4 pts better
|
12.0%
4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.9% |
88.0%
8.9 pts better
|
79.7%
17.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.7% |
25.9%
8.2 pts better
|
23.9%
6.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-09-20 · Fire 2024-09-20
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-07-28 · Fire 2023-07-28
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-18
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2026-01-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-20
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-20
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-10-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-28
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-28
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2023-08-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-28
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-18
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2026-01-08
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-09-05
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-06
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-09-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-06
G · Actual harm
2025-09-05
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-20
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-20
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-10-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-28
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-20
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$17,215
2025-09-05
Fine
Fine · fine $17,215
Fine
Ownership
Harshfield, Nicholas
Corporate Director · Individual
Harshfield, Nicholas
Corporate Officer · Individual
Jantzen, Jesse
Corporate Director · Individual
Jantzen, Jesse
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lifespace Communities Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Pope, Erin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Smith, Dana
Corporate Director · Individual
Smith, Dana
Corporate Officer · Individual
Stuteville, Timothy
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Weyand, Nathan
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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