1341 Blalock, Houston, TX 77055 · Harris County
Our committed team of Wellsential Health professionals and caregivers at Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Houston, TX are ready to help you live your healthiest life possible.
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Reported average: 135.1 residents per day across 187 certified beds (72% occupancy).
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Source: CMS Care Compare, reported average daily residents and certified beds. This is not a live availability feed.
A summary of reported federal nursing-home measures. Review the dates and original records below.
Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Houston, TX, with 187 certified beds and an average of about 135 residents per day. It operates as part of the Wellsential Health network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.20 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.22 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 4 federal fines totaling $72,593 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
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From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $5,280–$7,920/mo (modeled range) 2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Houston prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. | Local market estimate |
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More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Reported federal nursing-home measures. Missing values are not a clean-record finding; check the original source for current information.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (32 citations on record — showing the latest 8). The count is not a count of unique incidents.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Fine | $11,340 |
| 2025-01-15 | Fine | $21,057 |
| 2024-09-23 | Fine | $22,376 |
| 2024-05-19 | Fine | $17,820 |
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Prepare questions for your tourMemorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has no current published quote for skilled nursing in Haven records. The local market planning estimate is $5,280–$7,920 per month (modeled range). 2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Houston prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. This is not a community quote. Ask for a current, itemized price.
Medicare (CMS) rates Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.20 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 32 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-04-28). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Reported average: 135.1 residents per day across 187 certified beds (72% occupancy). These historical figures do not establish current availability. Contact the community to confirm openings, room types and admission requirements.
Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Houston, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 187 beds.
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