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Brenham Healthcare Center

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1303 Hwy 290 E, Brenham, TX 77833

Care Types

Skilled Nursing
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About Brenham Healthcare Center

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Brenham Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 1303 Highway 290 East in Brenham, Texas, providing expert post-acute rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care to the residents of Washington County and the surrounding region. Situated along the scenic Highway 290 corridor between Houston and Austin, Brenham is one of Central Texas's most beloved small cities — and Brenham Healthcare Center is proud to serve its residents with the professional care and personal attention they deserve. Brenham is known across Texas for Blue Bell Creameries, whose iconic ice cream has been made here since 1907, and for the charming Washington County landscape of rolling hills, wildflower meadows, and historic landmarks. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site — where Texas declared independence in 1836 — lies just minutes from town and draws history enthusiasts year-round. The Antique Rose Emporium in nearby Independence is a regional treasure, and the Brenham downtown square features boutique shops, locally owned restaurants, and the historic Brenham Palace Theatre. The annual Washington County Fair is a beloved community tradition. For acute medical needs, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham serves as the city's primary hospital, offering emergency care, surgical services, and specialty clinics. Brenham Healthcare Center maintains active coordination with Baylor Scott & White's discharge planning team to facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to skilled nursing care. Houston's Texas Medical Center — one of the largest medical complexes in the world — is approximately 70 miles to the southeast for advanced specialty needs. Brenham Healthcare Center's skilled clinical team delivers individualized rehabilitation programs — physical, occupational, and speech therapy — alongside comprehensive nursing care for medically complex patients. The facility offers wound care, IV therapy, respiratory support, and medication management in a setting where staff relationships with residents and families are built on trust and continuity. For families throughout Washington, Austin, Burleson, and Grimes Counties, Brenham Healthcare Center offers professional skilled nursing care in one of Texas's most charming and accessible communities.

Care Types at Brenham Healthcare Center

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Skilled Nursing

Round-the-clock medical care and rehabilitation services provided by licensed nurses and therapists for seniors with complex health needs requiring professional oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What services does Brenham Healthcare Center provide? +

Brenham Healthcare Center is a licensed skilled nursing facility offering short-term post-acute rehabilitation — including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — as well as long-term skilled nursing care. Clinical services include wound management, IV therapy, respiratory care, medication management, and 24-hour licensed nursing support.

What hospital is nearest to Brenham Healthcare Center? +

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham is the primary acute-care hospital in Brenham, providing emergency services, inpatient care, and specialty clinics. Brenham Healthcare Center coordinates directly with Baylor Scott & White for hospital-to-skilled-nursing transitions. For advanced specialty care, Houston's Texas Medical Center is approximately 70 miles east on Highway 290.

What makes Brenham, Texas a good place for seniors? +

Brenham is a thriving, welcoming small city with an exceptional quality of life. Seniors enjoy its charming downtown square, local dining and boutique shopping, and cultural landmarks like Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site and the Antique Rose Emporium in nearby Independence. The city is also home to Blue Bell Creameries, a beloved Texas institution. Brenham's community is active, its cost of living is reasonable, and its location on Hwy 290 offers easy access from both Houston and Austin for visiting family members.

Who owns and operates Brenham Healthcare Center? +

Brenham Healthcare Center is independently operated as a for-profit facility. This structure allows the facility's leadership to remain closely engaged with day-to-day operations and directly accountable to the residents and families they serve in Washington County.

How do I begin the admissions process at Brenham Healthcare Center? +

Call (979) 830-7100 to reach the admissions team. They can walk you through care options, discuss Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay coverage, arrange a tour of the facility, and coordinate with your loved one's physician or hospital case manager to plan a smooth admission.

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