Worth Considering
12
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Houston, Texas
12 of 61 nursing homes in Houston (20%) meet our strict criteria. The Texas statewide average is 29%.
12 recommended · 13 caution · 36 avoid · data
City Average
2.9
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
7,419
across 61 facilities
High Risk Facilities
36
35 Grade F
$3,643,356 in combined fines
Zero Fines
14
/61
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 12?
The nursing home market in Houston, Texas, is strong, with 61 total facilities and 20% recommended. Families should be aware that while THE METHODIST HOSPITAL SNF stands out with a 5-star rating, there are 36 facilities with significant fines totaling $3,298,711, warranting careful consideration.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 THE METHODIST HOSPITAL SNF (93) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. As a non-profit, The Methodist Hospital SNF offers a community-focused approach, ensuring compassionate care in a comfortable environment for its 25 beds.
- 2 PARK MANOR OF CYFAIR (90) — Park Manor of CyFair shines with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a 5★ CMS rating, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. With 120 beds and zero fines, this for-profit facility provides an excellent environment for recovery.
- 3 TREEMONT HEALTH CARE CENTER (90) — Treemont Health Care Center boasts a 5★ CMS rating and an A grade, underscoring its quality care and commitment to residents. With a Trust Score of 90/100 and no fines, this 70-bed facility is a reliable choice for rehabilitation.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 4 Caraday of Houston (85) — Caraday of Houston offers a commendable 5★ CMS rating with a Trust Score of 85/100, highlighting its dedication to quality service. Despite being for-profit, its 150 beds ensure ample resources for personalized care.
- 5 Sharpville Residence and Rehabilitation Center (83) — Sharpville Residence and Rehabilitation Center maintains a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 83/100, showcasing its commitment to quality care. As a government-run facility, it focuses on serving the community with compassion.
- 6 WEST OAKS NURSING & REHAB CENTER (83) — West Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center features a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 83/100, indicating reliable care. With 136 beds and zero fines, this for-profit facility provides a safe environment for recovery.
- 7 THE VOSSWOOD NURSING CENTER (80) — The Vosswood Nursing Center has a strong 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100, ensuring dependable care for its residents. With 224 beds available, it offers a range of services tailored to individual needs.
- 8 PARK MANOR OF SOUTH BELT (80) — Park Manor of South Belt holds a 4★ CMS rating and an 80/100 Trust Score, reflecting its commitment to quality care. This for-profit facility with 120 beds provides a welcoming atmosphere for recovery.
- 9 Holly Hall (80) — Holly Hall stands out with a 5★ CMS rating and an 80/100 Trust Score, emphasizing its dedication to quality care in a non-profit setting. With 62 beds, this facility fosters a nurturing environment for residents.
- 10 HOUSTON TRANSITIONAL CARE (80) — Houston Transitional Care proudly maintains a 5★ CMS rating and an 80/100 Trust Score, showcasing its commitment to high standards. With 70 beds, this for-profit facility offers personalized and attentive care.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 11 CAPSTONE HEALTHCARE ESTATES AT VETERANS MEMORIAL (75) — Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial features a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100, ensuring quality care. With 120 beds, this for-profit facility is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for recovery.
- 12 THE HALLMARK (70) — The Hallmark offers a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 70/100, indicating a commitment to quality care. As a non-profit facility with 32 beds, it focuses on providing personalized support in a community-oriented environment.
The other 49 Houston facilities didn't qualify — 36 carry Grade D or F ratings and 47 have fines totaling $3.6M.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. As a non-profit, The Methodist Hospital SNF offers a community-focused approach, ensuring compassionate care in a comfortable environment for its 25 beds.
Park Manor of CyFair shines with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a 5★ CMS rating, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. With 120 beds and zero fines, this for-profit facility provides an excellent environment for recovery.
Treemont Health Care Center boasts a 5★ CMS rating and an A grade, underscoring its quality care and commitment to residents. With a Trust Score of 90/100 and no fines, this 70-bed facility is a reliable choice for rehabilitation.
Caraday of Houston offers a commendable 5★ CMS rating with a Trust Score of 85/100, highlighting its dedication to quality service. Despite being for-profit, its 150 beds ensure ample resources for personalized care.
Sharpville Residence and Rehabilitation Center maintains a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 83/100, showcasing its commitment to quality care. As a government-run facility, it focuses on serving the community with compassion.
West Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center features a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 83/100, indicating reliable care. With 136 beds and zero fines, this for-profit facility provides a safe environment for recovery.
The Vosswood Nursing Center has a strong 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100, ensuring dependable care for its residents. With 224 beds available, it offers a range of services tailored to individual needs.
Park Manor of South Belt holds a 4★ CMS rating and an 80/100 Trust Score, reflecting its commitment to quality care. This for-profit facility with 120 beds provides a welcoming atmosphere for recovery.
Holly Hall stands out with a 5★ CMS rating and an 80/100 Trust Score, emphasizing its dedication to quality care in a non-profit setting. With 62 beds, this facility fosters a nurturing environment for residents.
Houston Transitional Care proudly maintains a 5★ CMS rating and an 80/100 Trust Score, showcasing its commitment to high standards. With 70 beds, this for-profit facility offers personalized and attentive care.
Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial features a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100, ensuring quality care. With 120 beds, this for-profit facility is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for recovery.
The Hallmark offers a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 70/100, indicating a commitment to quality care. As a non-profit facility with 32 beds, it focuses on providing personalized support in a community-oriented environment.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Hidden Gem
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Houston Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.9 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 49?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 35 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 47 Have fines totaling $3,643,356
- Low-scoring facilities
- 8 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 13 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Houston Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Houston's city average is 2.9 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
47 of 61 Houston facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Houston avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Houston facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
Houston has strong options, but nearby cities add even more choices
Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Houston, TX are recommended?
12 of 61 nursing homes in Houston (20%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Houston "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Houston?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.