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West Janisch Health Care Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Houston, Texas)

617 W Janisch St, Houston, Texas 77018

Phone: 7136969093

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
116
Avg Residents/Day
66.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Harris
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityTexas AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.620.44+0.18
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.773.42+0.36
CMS Staffing Rating3/51.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover67.9%50.8%-

Health Citation History

20 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-10-07Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-10-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-10-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-07Nutrition 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
2025-10-07Resident 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
2025-10-07Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-07Nursing 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-07Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-07Pharmacy 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-07Administration DeficienciesProvide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-07Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-07Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-09-12Resident 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
2024-09-12Pharmacy 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-02Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-10Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

7 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-10-07Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-10-07Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-10-07Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-07Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-07Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-12Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-10Smoke DeficienciesProperly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-10-07Payment Denial-1 days starting 2025-11-07

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