CCN 675671

Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston

7887 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054 · Harris County

Phone: (713) 796-2777
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Certified beds: 120
Residents per day: 53.0
Health citations: 24
Penalties: 3
Fines: 3 · $138,543
Map: Open location

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

Based on reported PBJ nurse hours.

Quality measures

Long-stay 5 · short-stay 5.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 2.09; 2.01; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 1.25; 0.95; 0.86
Registered nurse: 0.99; 0.43; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 4.33; 3.39; 3.86
Weekend total: 3.60; 2.98; 3.42
Weekend RN: 0.66; 0.34; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 4.23. Adjusted RN hours: 0.97. Case-mix total: 3.92. Case-mix index: 1.433.

Total nursing staff turnover: 48.9%. RN turnover: 41.7%. Administrators who left: 0.

How to read staffing hours

Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 3 fines totaling $138,543, and 0 payment denials.

Date	Type	Amount or days
December 9, 2025	Fine	$32,819
July 10, 2024	Fine	$54,094
October 5, 2023	Fine	$51,630

Cycle 1 standard survey: June 19, 2025. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 12. Cycle 1 total health score: 173.

Cycle 2 standard survey: May 23, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 10. Total weighted health survey score: 183.75.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 24 citations for this home, including 2 at immediate jeopardy and 2 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

July 21, 2026

3 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F558	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 26, 2026
F692	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 26, 2026
F842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 26, 2026

May 22, 2026

5 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 19, 2026
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 19, 2026
F690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 19, 2026
F842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 19, 2026
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 19, 2026

April 6, 2026

2 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F655	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 16, 2026
F755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 16, 2026

December 9, 2025

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	K: pattern, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2025

June 19, 2025

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F628	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 11, 2025

July 10, 2024

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	K: pattern, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 7, 2024

May 23, 2024

2 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F803	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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 21, 2024
F693	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 21, 2024

November 1, 2023

6 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	H: pattern, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 9, 2023
F686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 9, 2023
F726	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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 9, 2023
F580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 9, 2023
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 9, 2023
F842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 9, 2023

October 5, 2023

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F624	Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 3, 2023

March 24, 2023

2 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2023
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 6, 2023

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare.
Chain name in the file: Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities). Chain average overall rating: 3.4.
Legal business name: Cambridge Medical Investors LLC.
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: March 24, 1997.
Resident and family council: Resident.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston?

Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston has an overall rating of 2 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 4, and the quality measure rating is 5.

How many health citations does CMS list for Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 24 health citations for this home. 2 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 2 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston?

CMS reports 4.33 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.99 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

CMS file

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November 1, 2023

6 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	H: pattern, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 9, 2023
F686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 9, 2023
F726	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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 9, 2023
F580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 9, 2023
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 9, 2023
F842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 9, 2023