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Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Houston, Texas)

7887 Cambridge St, Houston, Texas 77054

Phone: 7137962777

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
43.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
County
Harris
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health1/5
Staffing4/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityTexas AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.080.44+0.64
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.883.42+1.47
CMS Staffing Rating4/51.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover59.6%50.8%-

Health Citation History

24 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-21Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-21Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-22Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-06-19Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-05-23Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-01Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.H – Actual Harm
2023-11-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G – Actual Harm
2023-11-01Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-01Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-01Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-05Resident Rights DeficienciesPrepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-24Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-24Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

6 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-06-19Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-19Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-19Smoke DeficienciesProperly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-24Smoke DeficienciesProperly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-24Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$86,913
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-12-09Fine$32,819-
2024-07-10Fine$54,094-

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