Houston Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Houston, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676337) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $81,227 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (713) 681-0431 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Houston Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Houston Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 3.03, with RN hours per resident per day of about 0.26, a staffing star rating of 1, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.1%.
Houston Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $81,227.00, and 1 payment denial on record according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Houston Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Houston, Texas (Harris County), first approved on 2013-05-03. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 104.4 residents. It operates as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which includes 67 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.7.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. The four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, staffing rating of 1, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4. The overall rating did not change ownership within the last 12 months, so the current operator is reflected in these ratings.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.03, of which RN hours per resident per day are 0.26. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $81,227.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for further detail on these citations.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.03, with RN hours per resident per day of about 0.26, a staffing rating of 1 star, and a nursing turnover rate of 59.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $81,227.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 104.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which includes 67 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on 2013-05-03.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7136810431 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7136810431 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676337?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.