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West Janisch Health Care Center

617 W Janisch St, Houston, TX 77018

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West Janisch Health Care 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

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. November 7, 2025

    Payment stopped

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from November 7, 2025, for 1 day.

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  6. Health inspection on October 7, 2025

    14 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and 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.

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    • Citation F0600. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, 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 October 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0694. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2025.

    • 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 October 9, 2025.

    • 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 October 9, 2025.

    • 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 October 9, 2025.

    • 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 October 9, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 October 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 October 9, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0776. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2025.

    • 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 October 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2025.

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  7. Fire safety inspection on October 7, 2025

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard 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.

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    • Citation K0211. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2025.

    • Citation K0711. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2025.

    • 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 October 2, 2025.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 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.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  10. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  12. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  13. Health inspection on September 12, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard 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 October 7, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 October 7, 2024.

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  14. Fire safety inspection on September 12, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2024.

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  15. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  16. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  17. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 2, 2023 from $11,450 to $7,443.

  18. Health inspection on November 2, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2023.

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  19. Health inspection on August 10, 2023

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 September 1, 2023.

    • 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 September 1, 2023.

    • 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 September 1, 2023.

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  20. Fire safety inspection on August 10, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 1 citation
    • 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 August 14, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(713) 696-9093
Last standard health inspection
October 7, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
116
Residents per day, on average
66.9
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Winnie-Stowell Hospital District
Chain
Health Services Management
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Texas average (20 vs 28).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was West Janisch Health Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists October 7, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does West Janisch Health Care Center have?

CMS lists 20 health citations since August 10, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has West Janisch Health Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of West Janisch Health Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is West Janisch Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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