Songbird Lodge

Nursing Home · Brownwood, TX

CMS overall rating 2/5 Government - Hospital district

CMS certification number675959

Contact & location

2500 Songbird Circle
Brownwood, TX 76801
Brown County
Phone
(325) 646-4750
ZIP code
76801 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
121
Residents per day
70.6 (58% occupied)
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Legal name
West Wharton County Hospital District
Chain
Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities, avg 2.1★)
Medicare certified since
April 10, 2003
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.06 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.19 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.11 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.76 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.58 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
98.8 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
100.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 11, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
10
Citations on record (3 years)
18 health · 7 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-11 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-12-11 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-12-11 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-12-11 Ensure 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.
F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-12-11 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-12-11 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-12-11 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-12-11 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-12-11 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-12-11 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-12-09 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-10
2025-03-14 Ensure 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.
F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-15
2025-03-14 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-15
2024-09-06 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-07
2024-09-06 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-07
2023-07-11 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-01
2023-07-11 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-01
2023-07-11 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-01

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $10,210 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-09-06Fine$10,210

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Huggins, Linda (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Mak, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Blake, Gary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Blake, Malisa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Brownwood IV Enterprises, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Songbird Lodge?

Songbird Lodge has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.

How many beds does Songbird Lodge have?

It has 121 certified beds and cares for about 71 residents per day.

Has Songbird Lodge been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $10,210 in the last three years.

Who owns Songbird Lodge?

It is part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare and is classified as government - hospital district. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Songbird Lodge?

(325) 646-4750. The facility is located at 2500 Songbird Circle, Brownwood, TX 76801.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.