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12021 Metric Blvd. Austin, TX 78758 · Travis County

(512) 228-3300

All 25 nursing homes in Austin, TX (21 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 118 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 675918 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Gracy Woods Nursing Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Gracy Woods Nursing Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Texas average of 2.8. Inspectors issued 61 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 3 penalties, including $182,239 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 3 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.02 hours per resident per day at Gracy Woods Nursing Center, above the Texas median of 3.30 (US median: 3.72). About 0.22 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.23 hours, 20% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 48% of nursing staff left within a year (Texas median 50.2%).

Nursing care per resident per day 4.02 hours
Above the Texas median of 3.30 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.22 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.23 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 48% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 40% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds118
Residents per day 92 About 78% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJune 2002
Part of a chainCaring Healthcare Group
Legal business nameWINNIE-STOWELL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Located in a hospitalYes

Paying for care at Gracy Woods Nursing Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Gracy Woods Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Texas's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

This home is located in a hospital.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on June 4, 2026 and found 6 deficiencies, plus 7 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 61 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 61 citations at Gracy Woods Nursing Center across 16 inspection dates, 47 of them from complaint investigations. 8 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on September 13, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were resident rights (13) and quality of life and care (10). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services" (tag F0697, level K, May 16, 2024). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

June 4, 2026 · 6 citations

EHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

CAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)

May 14, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 15, 2026)

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 15, 2026)

DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 15, 2026)

March 3, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 9, 2026)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 9, 2026)

December 31, 2025 · 3 citations

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 5, 2026)

DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 5, 2026)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 5, 2026)

November 24, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

EEnsure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0728 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2025)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2025)

September 13, 2025 · 1 citation, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2025)

July 31, 2025 · 5 citations

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2025)

EReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2025)

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2025)

EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2025)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2025)

July 9, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2025)

February 28, 2025 · 23 citations · includes complaint inspection

FDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0941 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

FConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0944 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

FProvide training in compliance and ethics.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0946 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

EProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0802 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

EHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

EKeep all essential equipment working safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

EEnsure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0942 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

EInclude as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0945 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

EProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0949 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

DDispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

DProvide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0914 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)

July 26, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 27, 2024)

May 20, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2024)

May 16, 2024 · 3 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

KProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2024)

KProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Immediate jeopardy · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2024)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2024)

April 1, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2024)

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2024)

DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2024)

March 20, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

EProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Infection control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2024)

January 26, 2024 · 5 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

KProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2024)

KProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2024)

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

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance (Jan 17, 2024)

KEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Immediate jeopardy · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2024)

KProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Immediate jeopardy · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2024)

December 6, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

EProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 7, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Gracy Woods Nursing Center

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on May 16, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 28, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  4. Weekend staffing is 20% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  5. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  6. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

3 penalties in the last three years, including $182,239 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Sep 13, 2025 Fine $33,030
May 16, 2024 Fine $98,956
Jan 26, 2024 Fine $50,253

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 1/5 1/5 2/5 4/5
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