Sage Park Austin
4401 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, TX 78759-8682
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, maintains a Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers compare skilled nursing facilities. This rating system is based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures. We are proud to say our overall rating at Brookdale Spicewood Springs, formerly Emeritus at Spicewood Springs, is five Stars.
Operated by Brookdale Senior Living, which runs 1,003 communities in our directory.
With 46 beds, Sage Park Austin is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Austin average about 147 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 63% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Austin average of roughly 75%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Austin average about 3.4 hours.
The community is located in Travis County, TX.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at Sage Park Austin. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Sage Park Austin offers assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and retirement living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 46
- Occupancy 63%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Last health inspection May 2025
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