Nursing home / skilled nursing
Vista Ridge Senior Care
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Lakeway, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1917 Lohmans Crossing Rd |
| City | Lakeway |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78734 |
| County | Travis |
| Phone | 512-261-3211 |
| Website | https://www.brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale-lakeway/skilled-nursing.ccrc.html |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 676131 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 98 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | March 20, 2007 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | Y |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Vista Ridge Senior Care is in 1917 Lohmans Crossing Rd, Lakeway, TX 78734. Phone: 512-261-3211. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 2, quality measures 3). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 105.750; 2 federal fines totaling $91420.00; total nursing staff turnover 58.2%.
More about this provider
| Brookdale Lakeway Skilled Nursing, the skilled nursing component of the Brookdale Lakeway continuing care retirement community campus in Lakeway, TX, provides premium, Medicare-certified skilled nursing care in a home-like (not hospital-like) setting, with around-the-clock staff, on-site therapy, rehabilitation, long-term care, transitional care, respite stays and hospice care; the wider campus also offers assisted living, memory care and independent living. | |
| Services and programs | Skilled nursing care with staff available around the clock and on-site therapists providing services such as speech and physical therapy; respite stays (short-term stays to give caregivers a break, recover after surgery or other medical issues, or trial senior living); short-term rehabilitation (licensed therapists working to restore independence); long-term skilled care (home-like setting with 24-hour professional nursing services and personal care for residents requiring daily living assistance); short-stay transitional care (further healthcare and rehabilitation after hospital discharge before going home); hospice care through a network of preferred providers; daily housekeeping and laundry services, on-site salon, meals tailored to dietary needs, all-day dining, and tablets, computers and Wi-Fi for guests |
| Payment types it states | Medicare-certified skilled nursing care |
| Visiting and contact details | Brookdale site lists Brookdale Lakeway at 1915 Lohmans Crossing Rd., Lakeway, TX 78734, phone 512-261-7146, fax 512-261-7149 |
| Website | https://www.brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale-lakeway/skilled-nursing.ccrc.html |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 1 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.76 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.43 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 40 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 105.750 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 303 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 40 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 303 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-08-21 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 9 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 4 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.40245 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 50.0 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.99447 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 58.2 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.02866 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.79032 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 2 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.63660 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.60313 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.97368 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 2 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 2 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 91420.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 93 |
| Chain Name | BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING |
| Legal Business Name | ARC LAKEWAY SNF, LLC |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.6 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 4.0 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 12 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 3.6 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.8 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Both |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 39.5 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Vista Ridge Senior Care
Where is Vista Ridge Senior Care located?
Vista Ridge Senior Care is at 1917 Lohmans Crossing Rd, Lakeway, Texas 78734.
What care and services does Vista Ridge Senior Care offer?
Vista Ridge Senior Care offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Vista Ridge Senior Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vista Ridge Senior Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Vista Ridge Senior Care's quality rating?
CMS gives Vista Ridge Senior Care an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.
How do I contact Vista Ridge Senior Care?
Call Vista Ridge Senior Care at 512-261-3211.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.