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GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON is a for profit - corporation facility in Houston, TX with 120 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 15 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $155K.

7887 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054

Phone: 7137962777

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
675671
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
Beds
120
Residents
45
In Hospital
No
County
Harris
Last Inspection
Jun 19, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.94 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.05
CNA Hours
1.97
Total Nursing Hours
3.96 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.25
Nursing Turnover
40.8%
RN Turnover
27.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON

GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON operates 120 certified beds in Houston, TX with approximately 45 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 15 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 3 penalties totaling $155K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.96 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.94 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare" provider, GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 40.8%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (15 most recent)

K — Pattern - Jeopardy Dec 9, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 19, 2025 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2025

K — Pattern - Jeopardy Jul 10, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0803

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 21, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0693

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 21, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2023 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 9, 2023

H — Pattern - Actual harm Nov 1, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 9, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2023 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 9, 2023

G — Isolated - Actual harm Nov 1, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 9, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2023 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 9, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2023 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 9, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 5, 2023 Tag: 0624

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2023 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 15, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 24, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 24, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 10.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 18.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 93.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 27.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 7.7% Yes

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $155K

Date Type Amount
Dec 9, 2025 Fine $49K
Jul 10, 2024 Fine $54K
Oct 5, 2023 Fine $52K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON?
GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON?
GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON reports 3.96 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.94 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 40.8%.
How many beds does GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON have?
GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON has 120 certified beds with approximately 45 residents. The facility is located at 7887 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054.
Does GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON has 15 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON received any fines or penalties?
Yes, GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON has received 3 penalties totaling $155K.
Who owns GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON?
GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare".
When was GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON was on Jun 19, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON?
GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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