Sedona Trace Health And Wellness Center
8324 Cameron Rd., Austin, TX 78754 · Travis County
For-profit · 119 certified beds · 95% occupancy · (737) 241-0800
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Sedona Trace Health And Wellness Center 3 out of 5 stars overall — average. Its nurse staffing is 7% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 1 immediate-jeopardy finding 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.
3.04 nurse hours per resident per day. 7% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
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.
- Potential for harmTag F0551 · May 12, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 13, 2026
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0627 · May 12, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 13, 2026
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Jul 24, 2025Corrected Jul 25, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0919 · Jun 14, 2024Corrected Jun 15, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Jun 14, 2024Corrected Jun 15, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jun 14, 2024Corrected Jul 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0644 · Jun 16, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jul 15, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0578 · Jun 14, 2024Corrected Jun 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0636 · Jun 14, 2024Corrected Jul 11, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0645 · Jun 14, 2024Corrected Jun 15, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 16 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is at or below the Texas median, which is a reassuring sign for how the home manages dementia care.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is for-profit (for profit - corporation). It is part of the The Ensign Group chain, which operates 346 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.