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Skilled Nursing Services In Austin, TX

Expert Care in an Intimate Setting

Our care needs change over time, and regardless of how we prepare, some form of skilled care may be needed at some point, whether short- or long-term. At Querencia at Barton Creek, we offer a warm and compassionate community setting where you or your loved one can stay, with 24/7 monitoring, without compromising on comfort or passions.

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I no longer fear to get old because I feel like the support is here, whatever you need. Best of all, you are among others.

- Shirley Sherwood, Querencia Resident
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Skilled Nursing Overview

Compassionate Care and Peace of Mind

The highest level of care you can receive outside of a hospital setting is skilled nursing care. At Querencia, you or your loved one can receive advanced care from licensed healthcare professionals in a beautiful community setting.

Skilled Nursing Services

Attentive, Around-the-Clock Supervision

For those requiring 24/7 monitoring, aftercare, or ongoing treatment following a debilitating medical condition, our skilled nursing team delivers a wide range of continuous care and treatments. The best part? These services are provided within the luxurious landscape of Querencia, in a private or semi-private room.

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  • Round-the-clock care provided by licensed professionals

  • Nutritional guidance and planning offered by dietitians

  • Full-scale therapy services, pain relief management, and wound care solutions

  • Organized social events and spacious activity areas

  • Wellness programs, health education, and personalized fitness plans

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Skilled Nursing Floor Plans

Modern, Comfortable Residences

Discover new contemporary living spaces that cater to your preferences. With choices ranging from private, traditional rooms to a semi-private suite, you'll find an array of options that ensure you or your loved one receive care in a comfortable atmosphere.

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Compact apartment layout with living area and bathroom.
Private Suite
Beds: 1
Baths: 1
Sq Ft: 252

Your loved one will reside in perfect comfort in a suite built to suit their needs, which includes an accessible private bathroom, entertainment center, and area for visitors.

Compact private suite with bedroom and bathroom layout.
Compact apartment layout with living area, dining space, kitchenette, and bathroom.
Semi-Private Suite
Beds: 1
Baths: 1
Sq Ft: 404

The semi-private suite offers a shared living space with a full partition separating each resident’s space. Includes an entertainment center and shared bathroom.

Semi-private suite layout with two beds, shared bathroom, and living area.

Skilled Nursing Services and Amenities

Finding Connection and Purpose

Whether you need short- or long-term nursing care, you get the opportunity to enjoy a purpose-filled lifestyle. Team members actively encourage and facilitate participation in daily activities and outings when suitable.

  • Enjoy three daily meals expertly prepared and served in a restaurant-style setting
  • Watch the best of TV with premium cable channels
  • Relax in spacious recreational lounges and outdoor patio areas
  • Benefit from around-the-clock security and an emergency call system
  • Take advantage of transportation and scheduling assistance
  • Pamper yourself with onsite beauty and barber services
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SENIOR SKILLED NURSING AWARD

Best Long-Term Care Award

Our Skilled Nursing team is honored to have received the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Long-Term Care Award.

Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual Best Nursing Homes have helped consumers and their families decide where to go to receive quality senior rehabilitation and nursing care. The 2025 edition of Best Nursing Homes features ratings of more than 15,000 nursing homes, evaluated on patient and resident outcomes, health inspection results and other indicators of quality.

Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

A long-term care ombudsman helps skilled nursing and assisted living residents resolve complaints. Help provided by an ombudsman is confidential and free of charge. To speak with an ombudsman, call the toll-free number: 1-800-252-2412.

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Common Questions About Skilled Nursing

After facing a serious illness or injury, short- or long-term care by a qualified professional may be required. Skilled nursing may be appropriate if and when you experience:

  • A stroke
  • Cardiac failure
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Diabetes
  • Injury from a fall
  • Hip or bone fracture
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Parkinson’s disease

Bring pictures, mementos, plants, and other cherished items that can help create a warm, welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere.

No, you do not need to be a Querencia resident to get expert care. We accept admissions directly into skilled nursing at Querencia.

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Skilled Nursing and More

More Care Options

Explore our complete range of care, from assisted living and rehabilitation services to memory care designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Care options are accessible to independent living residents of Querencia and to those who require a specific level of care from outside our community.

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