Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston
7887 Cambridge St · Houston, TX · 77054 · 7137962777
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $104,584 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$104,584 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.99 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $156,214 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
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.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2024
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.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · H November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 9, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2023
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.
Corrected May 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 6, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | Fine | $50,490 |
| July 10, 2024 | Fine | $54,094 |
| October 5, 2023 | Fine | $51,630 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675671 · certified since March 24, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.