Songbird Lodge
2500 Songbird Circle, Brownwood, TX 76801
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How Songbird Lodge Compares
Songbird Lodge is a 121-bed government-owned nursing facility in Brownwood, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (0.8%) is below the Texas average of 9.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 121 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% 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: 0.8% — better than the Texas average of 9.6% (92% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (79% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — worse than the Texas average of 3.8% (26% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.4% — worse than the Texas average of 25.7% (30% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Songbird Lodge
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Songbird Lodge with other nursing homes in Brownwood.
How is Songbird Lodge 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 Songbird Lodge keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 0.8% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Songbird Lodge doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Songbird Lodge's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 58% occupancy across 121 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 Songbird Lodge?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Songbird Lodge lag behind other Brownwood options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.2 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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