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High Hope Care Center of Brenham
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
401 East Blue Bell Road
Brenham, TX 77833
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Brenham, TX
- Record Period
- 2023–2026
- Source Documents
- 5
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 3 inspections from November 2023 to March 2026, state surveyors documented 18 findings at High Hope Care Center of Brenham; 18 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 3
- 2023–2026, standard
- Findings
- 18
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 18
- Of 18 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 1
- 1 fine; payment not published
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 18 of 18 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $20,699, its payment not published.
- No complaint investigation appears in this window. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, March 26, 2026, recorded 5 findings (most serious: Level E).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- High Hope Care Center of Brenham
- Address
- 401 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, TX 77833
- CMS Certification Number
- 676316
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 96
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Record Window
- November 30, 2023 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2026
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
- F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
- F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 17, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Standard health inspection
10 findings
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Feb 6, 2025
- F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 6, 2025
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 6, 2025
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 6, 2025
- F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 6, 2025
- F914Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 6, 2025
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 6, 2025
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 6, 2025
- F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 6, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 6, 2025
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $20,699 imposed January 10, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 10, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Standard health inspection
3 findings
- F914Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 11, 2024
- F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 11, 2024
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 11, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F550 in January 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232526F550 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F677 in January 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232526F677 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
Citation F914, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F914 in November 2023 and January 2025. The agency describes it this way: Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232526F914 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?
Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 02
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 03
What changed after F914 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F914: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 04
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
- 05
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $20,699 civil money penalty was imposed January 10, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Texas state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Nov 30, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Jan 10, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Mar 26, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Penalties, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 676316
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowNovember 30, 2023 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before November 2023 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
- Whether fines were paid
- CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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