Austin Wellness & Rehabilitation

Penalties

• Sep 19, 2024 — Fine ($131,055)
• May 20, 2024 — Fine ($20,415)
• Mar 25, 2024 — Fine ($14,735)

Inspection findings

1. May 7, 2026 Health · 14 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

     Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0567 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

     Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0583 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

     Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     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 May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

     Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

     Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     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 May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0807 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

     Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

     Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0839 Administration Deficiencies

     Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

     Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected May 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected May 7, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

     Corrected May 7, 2026 · CMS fire safety

2. Mar 20, 2026 Health · 2 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 21, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 21, 2026 · CMS health inspection

3. Jan 10, 2026 Health · 2 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Feb 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     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 Feb 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection

4. Dec 2, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

     Corrected Dec 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection

5. Nov 24, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Nov 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection

6. Aug 8, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Aug 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection

7. May 5, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     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 May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection

8. Mar 6, 2025 Health · 14 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

     Corrected Mar 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

     Corrected Mar 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0578 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

     Corrected Mar 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0655 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0679 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

     Corrected Mar 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0804 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

     Corrected Mar 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Mar 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0223 Egress Deficiencies

     Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

     Corrected May 6, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0293 Egress Deficiencies

     Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

     Corrected May 2, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected May 2, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

     Corrected May 6, 2025 · CMS fire safety

9. Feb 1, 2025 Health · 2 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Feb 2, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0882 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

     Corrected Feb 2, 2025 · CMS health inspection

10. Nov 15, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      Corrected Nov 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

11. Sep 27, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0655 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Sep 28, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0842 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Sep 28, 2024 · CMS health inspection

12. Sep 19, 2024 Health · 3 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity K Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0842 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection

13. Jul 15, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0644 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      Corrected Jul 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

14. Jul 2, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      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 Aug 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      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 Aug 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

15. Jun 4, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

      F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jun 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jun 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

16. May 23, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jun 14, 2024 · CMS health inspection

17. May 20, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0644 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      Corrected Jun 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection

18. Apr 7, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0805 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection

19. Mar 27, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Mar 28, 2024 · CMS health inspection

20. Feb 22, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      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 Feb 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection

21. Jan 12, 2024 Health · 19 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0726 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

      Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      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 Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0814 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0849 Administration Deficiencies

      Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0941 Administration Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0942 Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0943 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0944 Administration Deficiencies

      Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0945 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0946 Administration Deficiencies

      Provide training in compliance and ethics.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0949 Administration Deficiencies

      Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0343 Smoke Deficiencies

      Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0511 Services Deficiencies

      Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• BYROM, DAVID — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/16/2018
• CHUDLEIGH, JAMES — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/12/2024
• HERZOG, HELMUT — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/12/2024
• MARQUEZ, JOHN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/12/2024
• PELEG, NANA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/12/2024
• PELEG, NANA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/12/2024
• AUSTIN WELLNESS OPERATING LLC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/12/2024
• CORYELL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 08/16/2018
• DELAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1 LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/12/2024