Nursing homes in Houston, TX
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Houston has 41 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 1.9 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, below the 2.6-star Texas average. Methodology.
- 41
- Certified homes
- 1.9 ★
- Well below average for TX · Texas 2.6
- 0
- Five-star homes
- 5,633
- Certified beds
All 41 nursing homes in Houston, ranked
Ratings in Houston are best read against Texas and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Texas directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Houston
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Houston, TX · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.