Kirkwood Manor
New Braunfels, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455732) · 162 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $29,026
Phone: (830) 620-0509 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kirkwood Manor has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Kirkwood Manor reports total nurse staffing of about 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.3%.
Kirkwood Manor has 1 federal fine on record totaling $29,026.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Kirkwood Manor is a for-profit nursing home in New Braunfels, Texas, certified for 162 beds with an average of 138.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1988 and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kirkwood Manor holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $29,026.00 assessed against this facility, and no payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for Kirkwood Manor, and the facility is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent quality problems subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the most current inspection and staffing details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a specific data snapshot from CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kirkwood Manor has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Kirkwood Manor is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.17 hours per resident per day, with 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, and staff turnover of 42.3%. CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $29,026.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Kirkwood Manor and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kirkwood Manor is certified for 162 beds, with an average of 138.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Kirkwood Manor is operated by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Kirkwood Manor was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 5, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Kirkwood Manor scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 8306200509 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 8306200509 for details and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details for Kirkwood Manor at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455732?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.