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Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

9801 S 1st Street

3.9(127 ratings)· Austin average: 4.4

Part of Wellsential Health · 67 communities · 4.3★ average

Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, photo 11 / 5

Quick Facts

Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
120
Therapy services
On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy
Staff language
Many staff primarily speak Spanish, not English
Weekend access
Front doors locked, unstaffed front desk on weekends

What Families Think

Reviews of Southpark Meadows are sharply split: many families praise the physical, occupational and speech therapy teams and several individual staff members for compassionate care, while a large number of reviewers describe slow call-button response times, understaffing, and communication breakdowns, including some serious allegations about neglect and medical care. The facility is frequently described as clean and well-maintained, but food quality and staffing levels are recurring complaints.

The Good

  • Strong physical, occupational and speech therapy teams
  • Many reviewers praise individual nurses and CNAs by name
  • Facility described as clean and well-maintained
  • Active activities program with a well-liked director
  • Administrator often praised for responsiveness
  • Helped some families navigate Medicaid enrollment

The Bad

  • Numerous reports of slow or unanswered call-button response
  • Several reviewers describe understaffing, especially of CNAs
  • Multiple reports of communication gaps for English-speaking families with Spanish-speaking staff
  • Serious allegations of neglect, bedsores, and poor discharge communication in some reviews
  • Food quality frequently criticized as poor or served cold

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Austin, Texas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 127 reviews.

About Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Austin, Texas serving patients recovering from surgery, stroke, and other medical conditions requiring rehabilitation therapies and ongoing care.

Reviews reveal a deeply divided experience. Some families describe attentive therapy staff (therapists Silvia and Rachel), organized activities by the activities director Marsha, and warm staff interactions, one recent patient spent over three months there recovering from surgery and praised the staff's guidance. Families who had positive stays reported daily calls with loved ones and engagement in bingo, ice cream socials, and seasonal events. However, a substantial number of families report serious concerns: delayed or absent responses to call buttons, poor hygiene conditions (residents left in soiled bedding for extended periods), unnoticed medical events (one family said staff failed to detect a stroke for two weeks), minimal communication about discharge or ongoing health changes, and staff appearing inattentive or dismissive. One family wrote, "They called an ambulance due to agitation."

The contrast between these accounts, five families giving 5-star ratings alongside ten giving 1 star, suggests inconsistent quality of care or significant variance by unit or shift. Families considering admission should tour thoroughly and ask specific questions about call-button response times, hygiene protocols, and communication practices during rehabilitation stays.

Southpark Meadows holds a 3.9 out of 5 rating across 127 Google reviews.

Types of Care at Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3.9overall · 127 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (127)

victor Alvarez

Jun 2026

via Google

Place is not that great. Staff are very dismissive and you often see them just hanging around and chatting with other staff. I had asked for the staff in charge of the wing my father in law was staying on so i could get something to clean the room with and hangers to hang up the items we brought but the only response I got was a pointing of the finger and "I dont know". Definitely was not a professional atmosphere and gave off they are just there to hang out type of vibes. I feel for the patients here if they dont have immediate family who can.drop by amd check on them.and also my father in law has been pressing the button for help an nobody has been there to help him

Arcilia Ruiz

Jun 2026

via Google

My stay at southpark Meadows was for the wound care healing process as I walked in it was a clean environment or patients in clean and base with my experience CNAs very attentive cheerful with a good morning star punctual when needed each staff member welcomed and introduce himself as their job title duties and responsibilities wound care members were excellent as well as the therapist precise on explanation of each exercise. Overall I give it my highest recommendation/referral in a medical recuperation care

Krystal Angeles

Jun 2026

via Google

Place is not that great. Staff are very dismissive and you often see them just hanging around and chatting with other staff. I had asked for the staff in charge of the wing my uncle was staying on so i could get something to clean the room with and hangers to hang up the items we brought but the only response I got was a pointing of the finger and "I dont know". Definitely was not a professional atmosphere and gave off they are just there to hang out type of vibes. I feel for the patients here if they dont have immediate family who can.drop by amd check on them. My uncle can't walk and is just left in the room with no water or way to call for help. There is a phone in the room however you can't press a bottom to get someone at the front you have to memorize and call the number directly (mind you this is a nursing home amd rehabilitation center some of these folks can't remember their name and room numbers). I feel someone should really make it easier for the patients to get in contact with someone their by a press of a button or something.

James

Apr 2026

via Google

In my previous stay at South park Meadows Emmy was the best nurse. She is gone now and my experience was different. Dora was great but the other nurses now are not as personable or kind. In both stays therapy was the shining star of my experience at South Park Meadows. The staff was very knowledgeable and had my recovery time minimized for returning closer to my normal capabilities. They were excellent despite my pain. In addition they gave me pointers on how to improve even after my discharge from the facility.

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Government Inspection History

7 inspection visits in the last three years, 28 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 8, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2025

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2025

Jun 13, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 14, 2025

Jun 6, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2025

Aug 22, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2025

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 27, 2025

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 20, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 20, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 20, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 20, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024

May 26, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 19, 2024

Dec 20, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Jun 15, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2024

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 19, 2023

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 19, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 19, 2023

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 19, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 19, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2023

  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offer?

Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located?

Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 9801 S 1st Street in Austin, Texas.

What do families say about Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Reviews of Southpark Meadows are sharply split: many families praise the physical, occupational and speech therapy teams and several individual staff members for compassionate care, while a large number of reviewers describe slow call-button response times, understaffing, and communication breakdowns, including some serious allegations about neglect and medical care. The facility is frequently described as clean and well-maintained, but food quality and staffing levels are recurring complaints.

How did Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 28 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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