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Highland Park Care Center
8861 Fulton Street, Houston, TX 77022
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 120 beds, Highland Park Care Center serves Houston in Harris County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 9, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 15.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $40K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 56.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Harris Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 22 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.0 | 19.0 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.9% | 52.1% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $40,186 | $30,361 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (97 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Jun 2025, 24 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: K ×2 D ×11 E ×4 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | K | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | K | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | Fine | $40,186 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.9%, RNs 87.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.2% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.2% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Winnie-Stowell Hospital District. Chain: Caring Healthcare Group (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnie-Stowell Hospital District | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2004 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Harris County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Manor | Houston | 37 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 18.9 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| Clarewood House Extended Care Center | Houston | 60 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 8.3 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| East View Healthcare | Houston | 125 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 8.8 | — | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast | Pasadena | 30 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16.7 | — | 15 May 2025 |
| Ignite Medical Resort Webster, LLC | Webster | 70 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 17.1 | — | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Park Manor of Cyfair | Houston | 120 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6.7 | — | 1 May 2026 |
| Parkway Place | Houston | 42 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 42.9 | $46K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Richard A. Anderson (State of Texas Veterans Land | Houston | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 11.7 | $15K | 11 Sep 2025 |
All 97 facilities in Harris County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Highland Park Care Center been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Highland Park Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $40K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Highland Park Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Highland Park Care Center?
It is part of the Caring Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Winnie-Stowell Hospital District. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Highland Park Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.