D

NORTH HOUSTON TRANSITIONAL CARE

9814 GRANT RD, HOUSTON, TX 77070
Score: 52 / 100

North Houston Transitional Care faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 52/100. The facility ranks in the 58th percentile among Texas nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at North Houston Transitional Care is near the national average, with 3.80 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 7 deficiencies at North Houston Transitional Care, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi.

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.80 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.31 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.25 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.25 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.11 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.61 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

7
Total Deficiencies
Aug 27, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 5 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity K
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Aug 19, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity K
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Aug 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Aug 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 19, 2024 · Infection Control 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 1.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $11,508

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 52 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
70
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0