The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Houston, TX (2026)

The top 25 of 59 CMS-certified nursing homes in Houston, TX, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

5-Star Only No Penalties Medicaid Accepted Government-Owned Clear filters

11 Penalty

Nursing HomeHouston, TX

Richard A. Anderson (State Of Texas Veterans Land

Government

★★★★★5.0ExcellentCMS Overall

Health Inspection4.0
Staffing4.0
Quality Measures5.0

120 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Texas avg of 2.8

14041 Cottingham RoadHouston, TX 77048

(346) 293-9600

View Facility

Population 65+11.7%
About 26% lower than the state average of 15.8%.
Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
Nurse staff turnover51.6%
About the same as the state average of 51.5%.
CMS PBJ 2024
Cognitive disability16.8%
A little higher than the state average of 16.0%.
CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

See full demographics & care economics for Houston →

Top Neighborhoods in Houston

Harris County Area8 facilities

3.3 / 5

View Top Facilities Care quality metrics

Browse All Houston Care FacilitiesEvery nursing home, home health agency, and hospice in Houston — including unranked facilities

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in Houston, TX?

This page evaluates 59 eligible nursing homes in Houston, TX and shows the top 25.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.