Querencia at Barton Creek

Nursing Home · Austin, TX

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number676198

Contact & location

2500 Barton Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78735
Travis County
Phone
(512) 610-9400
ZIP code
78735 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
42
Residents per day
38.4 (91% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Barton Creek Senior Living Center INC.
Chain
Lifespace Communities (15 facilities, avg 4.4★)
Medicare certified since
October 21, 2008
Participates in
Medicare
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.74 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.13 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.51 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.10 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.17 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
43.6 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
41.7 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 18, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
8 health · 6 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-08
2025-12-18 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-08
2025-09-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-09-05 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-09-05 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		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-06
2024-09-20 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-21
2024-09-20 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-01
2023-07-28 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-20

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 $13,500 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-09-05Fine$13,500

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Harshfield, Nicholas (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jantzen, Jesse (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Dana (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Harshfield, Nicholas (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Jantzen, Jesse (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Pope, Erin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Dana (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lifespace Communities INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stuteville, Timothy (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Weyand, Nathan (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Querencia at Barton Creek?

Querencia at Barton Creek has a 5-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 Querencia at Barton Creek have?

It has 42 certified beds and cares for about 38 residents per day.

Has Querencia at Barton Creek been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $13,500 in the last three years.

Who owns Querencia at Barton Creek?

It is part of Lifespace Communities and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Querencia at Barton Creek?

(512) 610-9400. The facility is located at 2500 Barton Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78735.

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