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Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

6920 W T.C. Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77091
Score: 21 / 100

Houston Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 21/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Texas. Families considering this Houston facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 3.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, Houston Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 23 deficiencies at Houston Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.02 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.86 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.83 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.73 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.28 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

23
Total Deficiencies
Jun 26, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 18 Moderate 🔴 4 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Jun 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Jun 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0635 Severity D
    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
    Jun 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity H
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    May 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 3.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 12.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $109,995

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 21 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 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
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6