The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

4650 S Panther Creek Drive · The Woodlands, TX · 77381 · 2813633535

214 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wellsential Health

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).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.

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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.

3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 26
Serious harm & abuse 20% 52
Staffing 20% 58
Federal penalties 15% 59
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

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-day3.423.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.360.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.06≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year50%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $23,977

Inspection citations (23 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E April 25, 2026 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected April 29, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Actual harm · G April 13, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected May 20, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Actual harm · G April 13, 2026 · 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 May 20, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Actual harm · G April 13, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 13, 2026 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected May 20, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected September 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K June 17, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 9, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · 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 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024

    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 August 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F August 1, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected August 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E August 1, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 5, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected August 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected May 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E May 18, 2023

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected May 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 18, 2023

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected May 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected May 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 18, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F May 18, 2023

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected May 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected April 15, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E March 24, 2022

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected April 15, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 24, 2022

    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 April 15, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
April 13, 2026Fine$14,380
June 5, 2025Fine$9,597

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455876 · certified since April 23, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.