Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 6920 W T.C. Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77091
- CCN
- 676337
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Chain
- Wellsential Health
- Residents per day
- 104
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 27 Jun 2025. The latest survey cycle has 5 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Texas is 8. CMS lists 4 fines with a total of $81,227 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Harris County median | Texas median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 97 homes in the county, 1,177 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Texas median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 27 Jun 2025 | 5 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 23 May 2024 | 6 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 12 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | I0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | H | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2025 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 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 | 13 Jun 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 12 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2024 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | 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 | 20 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Apr 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 | 20 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | C | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | Fine | $8,281 | |
| 22 May 2025 | Fine | $45,146 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $13,900 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $13,900 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Payment denial | 70 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Texas median | Texas average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.03 | 3.30 | 3.39 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.26 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.90 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.87 | 2.00 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.78 | 2.90 | 2.98 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 59.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, Texas median
- 52.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 44.4%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.5% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 7.6% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.6% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Oakbend Medical Center
- Chain
- Wellsential Health (67 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbend Medical Center | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 28 Feb 2015 |
| Wellsential of Houston Heights LLC | Direct ownership interest | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| CSV Rhea Management Holdco, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| DWD TX Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc | Indirect ownership interest | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| Reg Leased Opco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| Reg Operator Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| Regency Texas Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| Oakbend Medical Center | Operational/managerial control | 28 Feb 2015 | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| Wellsential of Houston Heights LLC | Operational/managerial control | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| Oakbend Medical Center | Adp of the snf | 12 Apr 2025 | |
| Regency IHS Clinical Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| Regency IHS Rehab LLC | Adp of the snf | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC | Adp of the snf | 12 Apr 2025 | |
| Wellsential of Houston Heights LLC | Adp of the snf | 12 Apr 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Harris County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caraday of Houston | Houston | 1 of 5 | 7 | $53,518 | 29 May 2026 | |
| West Janisch Health Care Center | Houston | 1 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 7 Oct 2025 | |
| Ashford Gardens | Houston | 2 of 5 | 14 | $11,009 | 1 May 2026 | |
| Avir at Veterans Memorial | Houston | 1 of 5 | 18 | $37,961 | 18 Apr 2026 | |
| Paradigm at Woodwind LakesSpecial Focus Facility | Houston | Not rated | 16 | $89,541 | 5 Jun 2026 | |
| Avir at Arden WoodSpecial Focus candidate | Houston | 2 of 5 | 10 | $130,388 | 22 May 2026 | |
| Highland Park Care Center | Houston | 2 of 5 | 2 | $40,186 | 27 Jun 2025 | |
| Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center - | Houston | 2 of 5 | 12 | $39,045 | 6 Jun 2025 | |
| Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Houston | 2 of 5 | 9 | $72,593 | 28 Apr 2026 | |
| The Vosswood Nursing Center | Houston | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 20 Jun 2023 | |
| The Hallmark | Houston | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 18 Mar 2026 | |
| Fallbrook Rehabilitation and Care CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Houston | 1 of 5 | 28 | $83,678 | 11 Apr 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Texas Health and Human Services: complaint and incident intakeThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Texas, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (CCN 676337). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/houston-heights-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center-houston-tx-676337/
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Questions
- When was Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 6 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 23 May 2024.
- Who operates Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Wellsential Health. The CMS ownership file names 3 organisations for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 6 homes in Texas as Special Focus Facilities and 30 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.