What Is the CMS 5-Star Rating for Nursing Homes and Why Does it Matter?
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Skilled Nursing Home in Austin, TX
Care with a foundation of compassion and comfort.
Unlike traditional nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities in Austin, TX, Querencia establishes a higher standard of excellence for 5-Star Medicare-certified care. Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses are available around-the-clock, working directly with residents, physicians and family members to ensure each care plan addresses the needs and preferences of the individual. Even the slightest changes are tracked and implemented in this highly responsive environment—providing a tailored experience you won’t find at standalone care communities in the area.
Our Real Food First© program is a multifaceted initiative providing high-quality meals for all residents, no matter their needs. To learn how we’ve integrated this program into our skilled nursing menus, download our detailed guide.
- Large private rooms
- Three chef-prepared meals daily, including a continental breakfast option
- 24-hour licensed care
- State-of-the-art equipment and treatment programs
- Wellness programming, including health education and fitness plans
- Short-term and long-term care
- Access to rehabilitative services (speech, occupational and physical therapy)
- Restorative therapy
- Therapy, pain and wound management
- Therapeutic diets
- 24-hour emergency response system
- Medication monitoring and administration
- Medical director
- Planned social functions
- Full-service beauty and nail salon
- Living and activity rooms
Recognized as One of the Best
- One of only three communities in Texas to receive a 5-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in every single rating category.
- Proud recipient of the 2018 Silver – Achievement of Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living.
- Consistently achieves lower-than-average hospital readmission rates.
To learn more about our skilled nursing facility in Austin, TX, available on a direct-entry basis with no upfront entrance fee required, complete the contact form on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Skilled nursing is appropriate for people with medical needs requiring the specialized care delivered by round-the-clock licensed nurses and therapists. Most often, candidates for long-term skilled nursing have an ongoing health condition or permanent disability. They may be affected by chronic illness or the natural symptoms of advanced age.
Absolutely. Residents can choose from a full calendar of interesting and stimulating opportunities, including cultural and social events. Custom programs at Querencia encourage maximum interaction and engagement while respecting privacy and preserving dignity.
Yes. Short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation is available for those recovering from illness, injury, surgery or stroke who need intensive therapy and care to gain optimal well-being and health.
With a qualifying hospital stay, Medicare typically covers days 1-20 of skilled nursing and rehabilitation. A Medicare-set daily coinsurance rate will be assessed for days 21-100. Medicare payment rules are very stringent and vary depending on a number of factors. Your out-of-pocket expense may vary based on any additional supplemental insurance coverage you may have. Visit https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care.html for more details.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed a rating system to help compare the quality of senior health services across skilled nursing centers. A CMS 5-Star rating is the highest “grade” a skilled nursing community can earn. The CMS 5-Star rating system is actually intensively created from close inspection of key sources:
- Health Inspections
- Staffing
- Quality Measures (QMs)
Each of the health inspection, staffing, quality of care and claims are assessed and given an individual star rating. These individual ratings are then combined to produce the overall star rating, which is typically one of the first reference points for seniors researching Medicare nursing services.
TEXAS LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
A long-term care ombudsman helps residents of a nursing facility and residents of an assisted living facility resolve complaints. Help provided by an ombudsman is confidential and free of charge. To speak with an ombudsman, a person may call the toll-free number 1-800-252-2412.