Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Houston, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676258) · 187 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $72,593
Phone: (713) 468-7821 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 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.
Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.2 hours per resident per day, with only 0.22 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.6%. CMS gives it a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $72,593, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Houston, Harris County, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 2010. The facility is licensed for 187 beds and reports an average daily census of 135.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 2, a quality measures rating of 5, and a staffing rating of 1. Total nurse staffing averages 3.199 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time at 0.219 hours per resident per day; nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.6%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $72,593 against this facility, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details of the underlying findings.
The facility is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.2 hours per resident per day, with only 0.22 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 53.6%; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $72,593 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 187 beds with an average daily census of 135.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned by a hospital district and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities averaging a 2.7 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 28, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — this facility scores 2, 2, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 7134687821 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 7134687821 and review the inspection record at the Care Compare link provided.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676258?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.