Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
6920 W T.C. Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77091
Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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 rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 27, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since April 6, 202323 (Texas average 28)
- Fines in the past three years4, $81,227 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 October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 22, 2025 from $69,455 to $45,146.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 27, 2025 from $12,740 to $8,281.
Health inspection on March 6, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
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 March 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 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 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 22, 2024 from $27,800 to $13,900.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on June 27, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity J 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 $8,281 on June 27, 2025.
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Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2025.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on June 27, 2025
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 June 30, 2025.
Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.
Health inspection on June 17, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0635. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2025.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was WINDSOR HOUSTON.
Health inspection on May 22, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity H is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
107 of 1,177 Texas homes (9%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
CMS fine of $45,146 on May 22, 2025.
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Citation F0600. Severity H: actual harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 22, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 22, 2024 from $27,255 to $27,800.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 22, 2024 from $41,930 to $27,255.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on June 14, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 July 5, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
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 July 5, 2024.
Health inspection on May 23, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0645. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2024.
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 June 13, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on May 23, 2024
3 citationsCMS 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 13, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2024.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on March 21, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J 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.
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Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 March 23, 2024.
Citation F0839. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2024.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.
February 20, 2024
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from February 20, 2024, for 70 days.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on January 22, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J 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 $13,900 on January 22, 2024.
CMS fine of $13,900 on January 22, 2024.
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Citation F0580. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 January 23, 2024.
Citation F0678. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 April 30, 2024.
Health inspection on April 6, 2023
4 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 April 20, 2023.
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 April 20, 2023.
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 April 20, 2023.
Citation F0814. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on April 6, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 April 20, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (713) 681-0431
- Last standard health inspection
- June 27, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 101.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Oakbend Medical Center
- Chain
- Wellsential Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Texas average (23 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 02/28/2015
- WELLSENTIAL OF HOUSTON HEIGHTS LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/16/2024
- CSV RHEA MANAGEMENT HOLDCO, LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/16/2024
- DWD TX HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/16/2024
- JACK AND NANCY DWYER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/16/2024
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- REG LEASED OPCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/16/2024
- REG OPERATOR HOLDCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/16/2024
- REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/16/2024
- REGENCY TEXAS HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/16/2024
- OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/28/2015
- REGENCY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/16/2024
- WELLSENTIAL OF HOUSTON HEIGHTS LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/16/2024
- CARTER, ELIZABETHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/24/2025
- DEKOWSKI, DONOVANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/16/2024
- ZAHARIA, ADRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/14/2023
Questions
When was Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 27, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 23 health citations since April 6, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists 4 fines in the past three years, $81,227 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.