Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Brenham, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675799) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $29,353
Phone: (979) 836-9770 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 44.3% according to CMS.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $29,353.00 for Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Brenham, Washington County, Texas, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 128 beds and reports an average daily census of 114.5 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since July 22, 1999.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 1 star, a staffing rating of 2 stars, and a quality measure rating of 5 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse staffing of 2.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $29,353.00, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families are advised to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details on the underlying citation.
The facility is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and 44.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $29,353.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 128 beds with an average daily census of 114.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 22, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9798369770 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9798369770 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675799?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.