The Buckingham
8580 Woodway Drive · Houston, TX · 77063 · 7139793777
92 certified beds Non profit - Other Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $14,069 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $41,592 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
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 October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025
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 October 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 29, 2025 · 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 April 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 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 March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 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 July 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 29, 2025 | Fine | $14,069 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| June 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676111 · certified since August 28, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.