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Nursing homes in Walker County, Texas
Walker County, Texas, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 246 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (48%). Inspectors recorded 53 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.5 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $14K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Walker County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 1177 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 48% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.5 | 24.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $14K | $54M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrc Creekside | Huntsville | 66 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 21.2 | — | 6 May 2026 |
| Huntsville Health Care Center | Huntsville | 92 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 19.6 | $14K | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Focused Care At Huntsvilleabuse icon | Huntsville | 88 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 23.9 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 3 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Focused Post Acute Care Partners (1), Health Services Management (1), Methodist Retirement Communities (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Walker County, Texas?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 246 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Walker County have the highest CMS ratings?
Mrc Creekside (5 stars), Huntsville Health Care Center (4 stars), Focused Care At Huntsville (2 stars)
How do Walker County nursing homes compare with Texas?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 48% statewide; citations run at 21.5 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.