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Brazos Healthcare Center

413 Garland Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566 · Brazoria County

For-profit · 120 certified beds · 43% occupancy · (979) 297-3266

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Brazos Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall — average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.

Nurse staffing

Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.

TX median 3.27

3.95 nurse hours per resident per day. 21% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.95 hrs
RN
0.28 hrs
LPN
1.15 hrs
Aide
2.52 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 54.8% · RN turnover: 66.7%

Safety & compliance flags

No CMS warning flags on record.

Recent inspection findings

The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.

14
total findings
0
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
6
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0761 · Jul 2, 2025Corrected Jul 5, 2025

    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.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jul 2, 2025Corrected Jul 5, 2025

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

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0584 · Dec 23, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 24, 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.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0692 · Dec 23, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 24, 2025

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

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Dec 23, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 24, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0655 · Nov 26, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jan 12, 2026

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0636 · Jul 2, 2025Corrected Jul 5, 2025

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0657 · Jul 2, 2025Corrected Jul 5, 2025

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0842 · May 28, 2024ComplaintCorrected May 29, 2024

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0641 · May 28, 2024Corrected May 29, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 14 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.

Ownership

Part of the Nexion Health chain (53 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.3★.