Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
1341 Blalock, Houston, TX 77055 · Harris County
Government · 187 certified beds · 72% occupancy · (713) 468-7821
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall — below average. Its nurse staffing is 2% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 3 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.20 nurse hours per resident per day. 2% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 53.6% · RN turnover: 63.6%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Actual harmTag F0600 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected Apr 29, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Actual harmTag F0697 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected Apr 29, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0887 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected Apr 29, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0677 · Nov 19, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 20, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0925 · Jul 1, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jul 10, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0558 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected Apr 29, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0628 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected Apr 29, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0640 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected Apr 29, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected Apr 29, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0919 · Nov 19, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 20, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 32 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Wellsential Health chain (68 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.6★.