Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston
7887 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054
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Follow this homeGarden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston is a nursing home in Houston, Texas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since March 24, 202324 (Texas average 28)
- Fines in the past three years2, $86,913 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 9, 2025 from $50,490 to $32,819.
Health inspection on July 21, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2026.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2023.
Health inspection on May 22, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 9, 2025 from $48,840 to $50,490.
Health inspection on April 6, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2026.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.
Health inspection on December 9, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
CMS fine of $32,819 on December 9, 2025.
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Citation F0695. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on June 19, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0628. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on June 19, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2025.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2025.
Citation K0352. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0352 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 10, 2024 from $83,220 to $54,093.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on July 10, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
411 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $54,094 on July 10, 2024.
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Citation F0686. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 5, 2023 from $79,430 to $51,630.
Health inspection on May 23, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 23, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 1, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity H is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
59 of 1,177 Texas homes (5%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
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Citation F0755. Severity H: actual harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2023.
Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2023.
Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2023.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2023.
Health inspection on October 5, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0624. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.
Health inspection on March 24, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on March 24, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0352. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2023.
Citation K0929. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (713) 796-2777
- Last standard health inspection
- June 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 43.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Cambridge Medical Investors LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Texas average (24 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 09/22/1994
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 09/22/1994
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/14/2006
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/1997
- BUTNER, NANCYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/16/2018
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- CAMACHO-ACEVEDO, ROBERTOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
- HALE, BARBARAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/18/2026
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
- ROPER, CRISSYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/02/2023
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
Questions
When was Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston last inspected?
CMS lists June 19, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston have?
CMS lists 24 health citations since March 24, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $86,913 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.