Brenham Healthcare Center
1303 Hwy 290 E, Brenham, TX 77833 · Washington County
For-profit · 62 certified beds · 54% occupancy · (979) 830-7100
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Brenham Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall — much below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. It currently carries a federal abuse-warning icon. Inspectors cited it for 11 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
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.
3.56 nurse hours per resident per day. 9% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 95.2% · RN turnover: 100%
Safety & compliance flags
- Federal abuse warning icon
- Special Focus Facility candidate
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.
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0835 · May 21, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 21, 2026
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Jan 20, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jan 21, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0678 · Nov 17, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 18, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0600 · Aug 19, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0610 · Aug 19, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0845 · May 21, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 21, 2026
Submit a timely, acceptable plan for facility closure, including notification of the appropriate entities and ensuring residents are transferred in a safe and orderly manner.
Administration Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0727 · Apr 30, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 21, 2026
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0801 · Apr 30, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 21, 2026
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Mar 17, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0677 · Mar 17, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 51 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.