OAK RIDGE MANOR
2501 Morris Sheppard Drive, Brownwood, TX 76801
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How OAK RIDGE MANOR Compares
OAK RIDGE MANOR is a 114-bed for-profit nursing facility in Brownwood, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the Texas average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 114 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 45% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Brownwood, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.0% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Texas average of 3.8% (39% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.2% — worse than the Texas average of 25.7% (33% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask OAK RIDGE MANOR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OAK RIDGE MANOR with other nursing homes in Brownwood.
How is OAK RIDGE MANOR addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help OAK RIDGE MANOR keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.3% here versus 3.8% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is OAK RIDGE MANOR doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 34.2% here versus 25.7% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is OAK RIDGE MANOR's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 45% occupancy across 114 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OAK RIDGE MANOR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at OAK RIDGE MANOR?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Brownwood
Brownwood sits in Brown County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,499 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 41.2 years
- Median household income
- $49,180
- Median home value
- $109,500
Demographics for Brown County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Brownwood.
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