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RICHARD A. ANDERSON (STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND

14041 COTTINGHAM ROAD, HOUSTON, TX 77048
Score: 85 / 100

Richard A. Anderson (State Of Texas Veterans Land is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Houston, Texas, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 85/100, it ranks in the top 6% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Richard A. Anderson (State Of Texas Veterans Land is near the national average, with 4.12 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Richard A. Anderson (State Of Texas Veterans Land, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ 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 4.12 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.83 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.62 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.57 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Sep 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 14 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0692 Severity E
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Sep 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Sep 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Aug 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity K
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity E
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jun 22, 2024 · 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 1.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 5.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $14,730

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 85 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 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
Government - State
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2