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Songbird Lodge is a government - hospital district facility in Brownwood, TX with 121 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 12 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $10K.

2500 Songbird Cir, Brownwood, TX 76801

Phone: 3256464750

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
675959
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
121
Residents
79
In Hospital
Yes
County
Brown
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
N/A (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
N/A
CNA Hours
N/A
Total Nursing Hours
N/A (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
N/A
Nursing Turnover
54.3%
RN Turnover
42.9%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Songbird Lodge

Songbird Lodge operates 121 certified beds in Brownwood, TX with approximately 79 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 12 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $10K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence.

Classified as "Government - Hospital district" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider embedded within a hospital campus, Songbird Lodge falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 54.3%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (12 most recent)

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 9, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 10, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0730

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0728

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 6, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 6, 2024 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2023 Tag: 0842

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2023 Tag: 0698

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2023 Tag: 0690

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 17, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 1, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 17, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2022 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 17, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 9.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 2.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 1.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 4.0% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $10K

Date Type Amount
Sep 6, 2024 Fine $10K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Songbird Lodge?
Songbird Lodge has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Songbird Lodge?
Songbird Lodge reports N/A total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are N/A per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 54.3%.
How many beds does Songbird Lodge have?
Songbird Lodge has 121 certified beds with approximately 79 residents. The facility is located at 2500 Songbird Cir, Brownwood, TX 76801.
Does Songbird Lodge have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Songbird Lodge has 12 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Songbird Lodge received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Songbird Lodge has received 1 penalties totaling $10K.
Who owns Songbird Lodge?
Songbird Lodge is classified as "Government - Hospital district" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid" and is located within a hospital.
When was Songbird Lodge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Songbird Lodge was on Dec 11, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Songbird Lodge?
Songbird Lodge is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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