D

GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON

7887 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054
Score: 40 / 100

Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Houston faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 40/100. The facility ranks in the 44th percentile among Texas nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Houston is near the national average, with 3.96 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Houston, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.96 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.94 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.05 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.97 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.38 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Dec 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 13 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0695 Severity K
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Dec 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity E
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Jun 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity K
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Jul 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0803 Severity E
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    May 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0693 Severity D
    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a f
    May 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 7.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 0.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $154,564

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 40 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2