Map showing the location of MEMORIAL CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in HOUSTON, Texas
1341 BLALOCK, HOUSTON, TX, 77055

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • TexasAbove only 23% of peers1,167 rated homes · average 2.8★
  • Harris CountyAbove only 26% of peers94 rated homes · average 2.8★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs TX avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−1.1 vs TX avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+1.2 vs TX avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 19% of peersTX avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersTX avg2.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above 68% of peersTX avg3.8★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.39hrsAbove 62% of peersTX avg3.40Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.26hrsAbove only 19% of peersTX avg0.44Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better58%Above only 31% of peersTX avg51%RN turnover67%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$64,398Above only 25% of peersTX avg$55,368Fines · denials3 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
31citations
13inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
3immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Nov 19, 2025most recent

Citations by monthSep 2022 – Nov 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Nov 19, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Nov 20, 2025
  2. F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2025
Jul 1, 20251 citationCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Jul 10, 2025
Feb 13, 20254 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  2. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  3. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  4. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Feb 17, 2025
Jan 24, 20252 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm$21,057
  1. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  2. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2025
Jan 15, 20251 citationCycle 2worst G · actual harm$21,057
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2025
Sep 23, 20244 citationsCycle 2worst K · immediate jeopardy$22,376
  1. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Sep 26, 2024
  2. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Sep 26, 2024
  3. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningK · patternCorrected Sep 26, 2024
  4. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareK · patternCorrected Sep 26, 2024
Jul 31, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2024
  2. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 5, 2024
  3. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2024
May 19, 20241 citationCycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy$20,965
  1. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024
Apr 13, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2024
Dec 15, 20234 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 3, 2024
  2. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jan 3, 2024
  3. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jan 3, 2024
  4. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jan 3, 2024
Nov 21, 20231 citationCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Nov 24, 2023
Oct 11, 20231 citationCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Sep 23, 20226 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2022
  2. F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 1, 2022
  3. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Nov 1, 2022
  4. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2022
  5. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2022
  6. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2022

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.39hrsAbove 62% of peers−0.01 vs TX avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.26hrsAbove only 19% of peers−0.18 vs TX avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.88hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.25hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.08hrs
  • Texas average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better58%Above only 31% of peersTX avg 51%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only67%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy187 certified beds · ~132 residents a day71%Above 56% of peersTX avg 67%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $64,398In fines
  • 3Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $55,368TX avg in fines
Above only 25% of peersFewer fines than 25% of rated homes in Texas

Actions on record

  1. Jan 15, 2025Civil money penalty$21,057
  2. Sep 23, 2024Civil money penalty$22,376
  3. May 19, 2024Civil money penalty$20,965

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Government - Hospital district
Chain
Wellsential Health67 facilities in the chain2.8★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Oakbend Medical Center
Operational or managerial control
  • Oakbend Medical Center
  • Regency Ihs of Memorial City LLC
  • Regency Integrated Health Services LLC
  • Donovan Dekowski
  • Cassandra Noble
Corporate officers
  • Susan Carruth
  • Joseph Freudenberger

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 676258 · 1341 BLALOCK, HOUSTON, TX, 77055.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Texas and Harris County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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