Government - Hospital district · 187 certified beds · CMS number 676258
Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Houston, TX
CMS records 32 health deficiencies at Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Houston, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Apr 28, 2026. The highest severity cited is K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $72,593 in the last three years.
- 32deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 9in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Khighest severity · Immediate jeopardy
- $72,593fines, last 3 years
- 2CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (9 deficiencies)
Standard inspection Apr 28, 2026. CMS counts 9 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.
Apr 28, 2026 · Standard inspection
7 deficiencies, highest G
F887 · COVID-19 vaccine education and offering
Requirement cited (CMS): Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
- Severity
- F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Apr 29, 2026
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 29, 2026
F697 · Pain management
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 29, 2026
F640 · Submitting assessment data on time
Requirement cited (CMS): Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 29, 2026
F628 · Discharge paperwork, notices, and bed-hold information
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 29, 2026
F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect
Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 29, 2026
F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences
Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 29, 2026
Nov 19, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest E
F919 · Working call system
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 20, 2025
F677 · Help with daily care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 20, 2025
Previous cycle: 12 deficiencies (standard inspection Feb 13, 2025)
Standard inspection Feb 13, 2025. CMS counts 12 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jul 1, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F925 · Pest control
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jul 10, 2025
Feb 13, 2025 · Standard inspection
4 deficiencies, highest E
F925 · Pest control
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 17, 2025
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 17, 2025
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 17, 2025
F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 17, 2025
Jan 24, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 27, 2025
F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 27, 2025
Jan 15, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest G
F686 · Pressure ulcer prevention and care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 18, 2025
Sep 23, 2024 · Complaint inspection
4 deficiencies, highest K
F925 · Pest control
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 26, 2024
F689 · Accident prevention and supervision
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Severity
- K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 26, 2024
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 26, 2024
F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 26, 2024
Earlier cycle: 11 deficiencies (standard inspection Dec 15, 2023)
Standard inspection Dec 15, 2023. CMS counts 11 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jul 31, 2024 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest E
F925 · Pest control
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 5, 2024
F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 5, 2024
F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 5, 2024
May 19, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest G
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 20, 2024
Apr 13, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 20, 2024
Dec 15, 2023 · Standard inspection
4 deficiencies, highest E
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 3, 2024
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 3, 2024
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 3, 2024
F690 · Bladder, bowel, and catheter care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 3, 2024
Nov 21, 2023 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 24, 2023
Oct 11, 2023 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F925 · Pest control
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 16, 2023
Tags cited in more than one inspection
6 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F925 Pest control | 5 | Jul 1, 2025; Feb 13, 2025; Sep 23, 2024; Jul 31, 2024; Oct 11, 2023 |
| F584 Safe, clean, homelike surroundings | 4 | Feb 13, 2025; Jan 24, 2025; Sep 23, 2024; Jul 31, 2024 |
| F880 Infection prevention and control program | 3 | Feb 13, 2025; Apr 13, 2024; Dec 15, 2023 |
| F695 Respiratory and oxygen care | 2 | Feb 13, 2025; May 19, 2024 |
| F755 Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist | 2 | Apr 28, 2026; Dec 15, 2023 |
| F812 Food safety and sanitation | 2 | Dec 15, 2023; Nov 21, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Fine | $11,340 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Fine | $21,057 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Fine | $22,376 |
| May 19, 2024 | Fine | $17,820 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.20 h (about the same as the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.22 h (below the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.82 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 53.6% (Texas median 52.1%)
- Administrators who left
- 2
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 2 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 1 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 5 of 5
CMS figures for Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 1341 Blalock, Houston, TX 77055
- Phone
- (713) 468-7821
- County
- Harris
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Chain (CMS)
- Wellsential Health
- Certified beds
- 187
- Average residents per day
- 135.1
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Sep 28, 2010
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
Questions to ask on a visit
Based on the tags cited most often here.
- How often does a pest control service treat the building? (F925, cited 5 times)
- How often are rooms cleaned and bed linens changed? (F584, cited 4 times)
- How do staff track and report infections among residents? (F880, cited 3 times)
- How are oxygen equipment and breathing treatments managed and checked? (F695, cited 2 times)
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Houston · 43 deficiencies - Paradigm at Westbury
Houston · 42 deficiencies - Longview Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Longview · 60 deficiencies - Guadalupe Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Seguin · 52 deficiencies - Town and Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Boerne · 51 deficiencies - Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing C
Austin · 49 deficiencies
Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.