Misty Willow Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 12921 Misty Willow Dr, Houston, TX 77070
- CCN
- 676251
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 124
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Residents per day
- 90
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Misty Willow Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 4 Dec 2025. The latest survey cycle has 14 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Texas is 8. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $79,412 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
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 | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 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) | 4 Dec 2025 | 14 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 30 Aug 2024 | 9 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 7 | 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 | L0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 14 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0564 | Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | K | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | K | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | J | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 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 | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 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 | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2026 | Fine | $43,770 | |
| 24 Sep 2025 | Fine | $20,495 | |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Fine | $15,147 |
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 | 3.30 | 3.30 | 3.39 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.35 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.01 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.94 | 2.00 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.87 | 2.90 | 2.98 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- No data
- Nurse staff turnover, Texas median
- 52.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
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 | 14.9% | 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 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.4% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.9% | 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
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Liberty County Hospital District No 1
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (342 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty County Hospital District No 1 | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Apr 2017 |
| Misty Willow Healthcare, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 1 Apr 2017 | |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | 1 May 2016 | |
| Misty Willow Healthcare, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 3 Nov 2025 | |
| National Health Investors, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2017 | |
| Texas Nhi Investors, LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2017 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Houston Transitional Care | Houston | 3 of 5 | 1 | $11,508 | 30 Apr 2025 | |
| Champions Healthcare at Willowbrook | Houston | 2 of 5 | 11 | $44,335 | 23 Apr 2026 | |
| Fallbrook Rehabilitation and Care CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Houston | 1 of 5 | 28 | $83,678 | 11 Apr 2025 | |
| Park Manor of Cyfair | Houston | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 7 Aug 2025 | |
| Cypress Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Cypress | 2 of 5 | 6 | $74,263 | 29 May 2025 | |
| Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center - | Houston | 2 of 5 | 12 | $39,045 | 6 Jun 2025 | |
| Eagle Crest Rapid Recovery | Houston | 1 of 5 | 19 | $48,675 | 21 Sep 2025 | |
| Villa Toscana at Cypress Woods | Houston | 1 of 5 | 10 | $37,827 | 6 May 2026 | |
| Cypress Pointe Health & Wellness | Houston | 3 of 5 | 11 | $8,018 | 6 Mar 2026 | |
| Paradigm at Woodwind LakesSpecial Focus Facility | Houston | Not rated | 16 | $89,541 | 5 Jun 2026 | |
| Willow Creek Lodge | Tomball | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 17 Jul 2025 | |
| Avir at Veterans Memorial | Houston | 1 of 5 | 18 | $37,961 | 18 Apr 2026 |
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 Misty Willow Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (CCN 676251). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/misty-willow-healthcare-and-rehabilitation-center-houston-tx-676251/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Misty Willow Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 9 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 30 Aug 2024.
- Who operates Misty Willow Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain The Ensign Group. The CMS ownership file names Misty Willow Healthcare, Inc. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Misty Willow Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. 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.