Facility profile Texas
The Brown Schools at Laurel Ridge
Now known as Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
The Brown Schools at Laurel Ridge is a program in San Antonio, Texas, operated by Universal Health Services. It has operated since 1987.
Licensing and inspections
- Licensed as
- Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
- License category
- General Residential Operation
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- License expires
- 2003-04-01
- Licensing action
- Full Permit
- Phone on file
- (210) 491-9400
- Licensed address
- 17720 Corporate Woods Dr, San Antonio, TX 78259
81 inspection reports on file, newest 25 shown. Search all Texas reports
- Mar 22, 2026 748.3301(i) - Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
- Mar 19, 2026 748.3105(b) - Fire Inspection-Must comply with local code & all corrections, restrictions, or conditions specified by inspector in fire inspection report
- Mar 18, 2026 748.2151(d) - Medication Record-must include accurate daily count of each prescribed medication, unless operate on a cottage home model
- Mar 18, 2026 748.3397(a) - Bathing-Bath & shower areas must provide for individual privacy
- Mar 4, 2026 748.3301(a)(1) - Physical Site- Buildings must be structurally sound and not pose a risk to the health and safety of children.
- Mar 3, 2026 748.3105(b) - Fire Inspection-Must comply with local code & all corrections, restrictions, or conditions specified by inspector in fire inspection report
- Feb 26, 2026 748.2003(b)(3) - AP Administration of prescription medication-Administer medications according to instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's orders
- Feb 26, 2026 748.2003(b)(10) - Administration of prescription medication-must not borrow or administer prescription medication to a child that is prescribed to another person
- Feb 10, 2026 748.363(8) - Personnel records - Include a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment as specified in Texas Human Resources Code ยง42.0563
- Feb 10, 2026 748.1003(a) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver may care for 5 children if any require tx svcs, 8 children if not; children under 5 yrs old count as 2 children
- Feb 10, 2026 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
- Feb 4, 2026 748.3301(a)(1) - Physical Site- Buildings must be structurally sound and not pose a risk to the health and safety of children.
- Feb 4, 2026 748.1003(a) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver may care for 5 children if any require tx svcs, 8 children if not; children under 5 yrs old count as 2 children
- Jan 30, 2026 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
- Jan 30, 2026 748.535(3)(C) - Child-care administrator responsibilities-Having system in place to ensure an employee is available for emergencies
- Jan 30, 2026 748.2855(a)(7) - EBI Documentation-Must include the name of the caregiver(s) involved in the EBI and in the circumstances that led to the EBI
- Jan 30, 2026 748.3301(a)(1) - Physical Site- Buildings must be structurally sound and not pose a risk to the health and safety of children.
- Jan 22, 2026 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
- Jan 22, 2026 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
- Jan 22, 2026 748.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
- Jan 21, 2026 748.303(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
- Jan 21, 2026 748.303(a)(2)(B) - AP Serious Incdt- Report to parents any injury/illness that warrants treatment from a medical prof. directly after ensuring the safety of the child.
- Jan 21, 2026 748.1531(a)(2) - Medical care-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
- Jan 21, 2026 748.2151(c)(6) - Medication record - must include name & signature of person who administered each medication
- Dec 27, 2025 748.311(4) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes names of all adults involved and their role in relation to the child(ren)
News coverage
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Nearly 650 Laurel Ridge Treatment Center employees to be laid off
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is laying off nearly 650 employees due to being cut off from Medicaid and Medicare payments over safety violations. The facility has previously been reported to have staffing shortages and unsecured items that could be used for self-injury. The layoffs will be effective June 26.
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Laurel Ridge Treatment Center faces Medicare, Medicaid termination over safety violations
The Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in San Antonio is facing the termination of its Medicare and Medicaid agreements following federal and state investigations into repeated safety violations. Reports highlighted serious concerns regarding patient well-being, including staffing shortages, inadequate check-in times, and the presence of unsecured items that could lead to self-harm. While federal funding for new admissions is set to end on April 30, 2026, the facility remains open and operational, with leadership stating they are working to address compliance issues and ensure that current patients continue to receive uninterrupted care. State officials are also assisting in finding alternative placements for those impacted to ensure their safety and continued support during this transition.