SOUTHPARK MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTE – AUSTIN, TX

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Southpark Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente

9801 S 1ST STREET, Austin, TX 78748
(512) 292-3071
120 beds
All Austin facilities
1.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
67.89
Score /100
#9229
National Rank

#9229
of 14703 facilities
National
37.2% position
#696
of 1177 in TX
State Rank
#18
of 28 in Travis
County Rank
#17
of 25 in Austin
City Rank
#3
of 4 in ZIP 78748
ZIP Rank






About Southpark Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation CenteSouthpark Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente is located at 9801 S 1St Street, Austin, TX, reachable at (512) 292-3071. This Government – Hospital district facility operates 120.0 certified beds and serves an average of 105 residents per day. It is part of the Wellsential Health network (67 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2011-10-14. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Southpark Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente

Address

9801 S 1St Street, Austin, TX 78748

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 120 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Government – Hospital district
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: WELLSENTIAL HEALTH

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
67.89
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#9229 of 14703 nationally – #696 of 1177 in Texas

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Southpark Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente may be considered for families with limited options in Austin, TX, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightSouthpark Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente currently provides 2 hours 58 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 12 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 48.8% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing2 hours 58 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 8 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours38 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours12 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 42 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours10 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $16,920. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $16920.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 112.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#9,229
of 14,703
National
Bottom 37%
#696
TX State
Bottom 41% in TX
#18
of 28
️ Travis County
#18 of 28
#17
of 25
️ Austin
#17 of 25
#3
of 4
ZIP 78748
#3 of 4

Nationally, Southpark Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente ranks 9229th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 696th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Austin, it ranks 17th out of 25 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #13,264 nationally and RN hours rank #13,814 nationally (#1028 in TX).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 2.59 #13,382 / 14,703 #1,021 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2023 2.61 #13,448 / 14,703 #1,020 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2024 2.77 #13,408 / 14,703 #958 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2025 2.82 #13,605 / 14,703 #1,017 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2026 2.97 #13,264 / 14,703 #928 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 0.23 #13,333 / 14,703 #898 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2023 0.11 #14,046 / 14,703 #1,093 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2024 0.23 #13,413 / 14,703 #903 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2025 0.19 #13,911 / 14,703 #1,039 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2026 0.20 #13,814 / 14,703 #1,028 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Southpark Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2011-10-14. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (512) 292-3071 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Southpark Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 67.9/100, placing it #9229 of 14703 facilities nationally and #696 of 1177 in Texas. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Southpark Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente receives a reported average of 2 hours 58 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 12 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 38 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 8 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 42 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 48.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $16,920. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $16,920, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 112.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Southpark Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente ranks 9229th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 696th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Austin, it ranks 17th out of 25 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #13,264 nationally and RN hours rank #13,814 nationally (#1028 in TX). Our composite quality score of 67.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Austin, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/texas/austin/

Contact and Location

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9801 S 1ST STREET, Austin, TX 78748
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 120
Average Residents / Day 105 (88% occupancy)
Ownership Type Government – Hospital district
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Travis County, TX
City Austin, TX
ZIP Code 78748
Approved Since October 14, 2011
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 676299
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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