Highland Park Care Center
8861 Fulton Street · Houston, TX · 77022 · 7138621616
120 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Caring Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.17 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.17 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $40,186 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 27, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 27, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C September 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 17, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2023
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 March 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 17, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | Fine | $40,186 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675493 · certified since April 26, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.