Nursing Homes in Baytown, Texas
Baytown has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 600 beds. The city average CMS rating is 2.6 stars, which is at Texas's state average of 2.8 stars. 0 facilities earn a B grade or better and are recommended for family consideration.
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Worth Considering
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Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
-0.19 vs state
Total Beds
600
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 under CMS review
1 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
16 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
0
exceed staffing threshold
0% of facilities
Zero Fines
passed all inspections
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Top Rated in Baytown
Focused Care At Allenbrook
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Focused Care At Allenbrook
★★★★★ · 58/100 · 120 beds
St James House Of Baytown
★★★★★ · 56/100 · 105 beds
Rollingbrook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
★★★★★ · 16/100 · 130 beds
Focused Care At Burnet Bay
★★★★★ · 0/100 · 120 beds
Focused Care At Cedar Bayou
★★★★★ · 0/100 · 125 beds
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About Nursing Home Care in Baytown
When it comes to nursing home care, Baytown, TX is a concerning market. The standout is Rollingbrook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, which has a clean record with zero fines in the past three years. However, the overall landscape is troubling, with no facilities fully meeting acceptable standards. Families should think twice before settling here and consider exploring options in nearby cities for better care.
For those still looking locally, you might consider Focus Care at Cedar Bayou and Focus Care at Burnet Bay, but tread carefully. While both facilities have their merits, they also come with significant red flags. Focus Care at Cedar Bayou is on the CMS Special Focus list and has faced abuse citations, while Focus Care at Burnet Bay has received a Grade F. Unfortunately, none of the facilities in Baytown are well-staffed or have non-profit options, making the search even more challenging.
Families should absolutely avoid Focused Care at Cedar Bayou, Focused Care at Burnet Bay, and Rollingbrook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, all of which have serious issues. Focused Care at Burnet Bay stands out with its Grade F, while Rollingbrook is concerning despite its zero fines. When visiting any facility, make sure to ask specific questions about staff turnover and resident care practices to get a clearer picture of the environment.
Baytown at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 facility with clean records—no fines in 3 years
Be Aware
- • 1 facility has serious problems—check before visiting
- • 1 facility with critical staffing shortages
- • Some facilities have less nurse time than recommended
- • 1 facility under federal investigation
What's Changing
- → 5 facilities stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Baytown is stable
Questions Baytown Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Baytown avg is 0.26 hrs (16 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
1 of 5 Baytown facility has zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—1 local facility has serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, Texas's Harris County seat, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 600 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
Baytown vs. Texas: Near State Average
Baytown nursing homes perform near the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 2.60 stars is close to Texas's statewide average of 2.79 stars.
0 of 5 facilities earn a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as 1 facility has significant concerns.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Baytown, 0 facilities score a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: A Significant Concern in Baytown
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Baytown facilities average 0.26 RN hours per resident day, which falls below the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Baytown resident receives approximately 16 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
0 Baytown facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: An All For-Profit Market
Baytown has no non-profit nursing homes—all 4 facilities with reported ownership data are for-profit operations. 4 of 5 facilities are chain-owned, meaning these facilities are part of larger corporate systems rather than independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average. The absence of non-profit options in Baytown may be worth noting. Families seeking non-profit care should consider facilities in surrounding areas.
Ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Several for-profit facilities in Baytown perform well. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports rather than ownership type alone.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Families may also want to consider nearby Texas cities for additional options. The following Texas cities offer multiple nursing home options:
- Houston — 61 facilities
- San Antonio — 59 facilities
- Dallas — 35 facilities
- Fort Worth — 30 facilities
- Austin — 25 facilities
- El Paso — 21 facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Baytown, Texas?
Baytown has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a total of 600 beds. The city average CMS rating is 2.6 stars, which is below Texas's state average of 2.8 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Baytown?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Baytown include:
- • Focused Care At Allenbrook — Grade C, 58/100 Trust Score
- • St James House Of Baytown — Grade C, 56/100 Trust Score
- • Rollingbrook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center — Grade F, 16/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Baytown nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 1 facility in Baytown as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Baytown Nursing Homes
Baytown offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 0 facilities graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing. Avoid the 1 high-risk facilities flagged in our analysis.