Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Houston, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676251) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $79,412
Phone: (281) 469-7881 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Misty Willow reports total nurse staffing of about 3.3 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported by CMS for this facility.
Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $79,412.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under increased inspection scrutiny.
About this facility
Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Houston, Harris County, Texas, first approved on 2010-04-21. The facility is certified for 124 beds and reports an average of 89.8 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Misty Willow holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 1 star, quality measures rating 4 stars, and staffing rating 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.301 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.34965 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $79,412.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. Additionally, this facility is designated as an SFF Candidate (Special Focus Facility Candidate) by CMS, a program that identifies nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality, placing them under increased regulatory scrutiny and inspection frequency.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Misty Willow has an overall rating of 1 star, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.301 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.34965; the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5. Turnover data was not reported by CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $79,412.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is designated as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 124 beds and reports an average of 89.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which has 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on 2010-04-21.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Misty Willow scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2814697881 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2814697881 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676251?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.