Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Houston
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 675671) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $138,543
Phone: (713) 796-2777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Houston has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Houston reports total nurse staffing of 4.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.9%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $138,543.00 against Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Houston, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently under CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Houston is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Houston, Harris County, Texas, first approved for federal certification on March 24, 1997. The facility is licensed for 120 certified beds, though it currently serves an average of 53 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit corporation, and the facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Garden Terrace holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score is composed of a 1-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
Staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 3 federal fines totaling $138,543.00 against this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection oversight.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. Data reflects the CMS Care Compare dataset as referenced at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Garden Terrace has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.33 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4, and nursing turnover is reported at 48.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $138,543.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 53 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for federal certification on March 24, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (1 star here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite rating (2 stars) combining these factors.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 7137962777 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7137962777 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675671?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.