Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation sits at 6500 Brush Country Rd. in southwest Austin on the edge of Texas Hill Country, where folks have been coming for care for over 30 years, and you can see tall oak trees and friendly, smiling faces as soon as you walk in. The facility has 118 certified beds and runs around the clock every day, so residents always have access to help. The four wings each have their own covered patios and day rooms, which gives both outdoor access and places to gather inside, and they've really focused on making the place feel comfortable and homelike with a warm environment, and there's always group and individual activities for residents to join if they want to stay active or just find some company.
Brush Country provides both long-term nursing home care for people who need extra help for a while and short-term rehabilitation after an operation or illness, and the team offers skilled nursing alongside physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. There's special memory support for people with cognitive challenges, and the staff have been known for their personal, nurturing approach over the years, with a strong commitment to creating a supportive and caring experience for every resident and their family. Pharmaceutical services are available, and licensed pharmacists work on staff. There's a registered nurse on duty, but it's worth noting that the nurse staffing levels are below the Texas state average, and records do show some deficiencies, including some related to infection control.
The facility isn't BBB accredited, but it is recognized by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for maintaining certain standards, and it's affiliated with Dynasty Healthcare Group and managed by Dhc Opco Austin Llc since May 2021, with direct ownership by West Wharton County Hospital District; Mr. Brian Lafler serves as the Administrator. The place gets regular praise around Austin for its environmental design, community involvement, and efforts to focus on both the physical and emotional needs of residents, though it holds a 3.4 rating from 34 reviews, which is about average for nursing homes. Brush Country has policies to help residents move or transfer safely to other settings, and they do their best to help families make good decisions about care. The overall goal here is pretty clear-they want to help people feel supported, respected, and as comfortable as possible through every stage of care, whether that's for a short stay or long-term support. For more information or to learn more about the community and its values, the Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation website offers additional resources.
