The Methodist Hospital SNF
Scout 100Houston, TX · 25 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Houston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $5,280–$7,920/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
The Buckingham
8580 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77063 · Harris County
75
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.Photos via google places.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 79% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Houston
The Buckingham is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Houston, TX, with 92 certified beds and an average of about 73 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.21 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.40 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 5 federal fines totaling $41,592 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.21 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •$41,592 in federal fines
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Houston for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 92
- Avg. residents/day
- 73
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 676111
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $5,280–$7,920/mo (median $6,380) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,650–$7,460/mo (median $5,340) | Local market estimate |
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. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.21
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.40
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 27.6%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 10
- Federal fines
- 5 ($41,592)
- Total penalties
- 5
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-28
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (25 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-28Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2025-08-28Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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, compar…
2025-08-28Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-07-31Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-07-31Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-29 | Fine | $14,069 |
| 2023-08-07 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-07-17 | Fine | $13,762 |
| 2023-06-26 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-06-20 | Fine | $4,587 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Fitness center
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
8580 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about The Buckingham
How much does The Buckingham cost?
The Buckingham does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Houston, TX area typically runs $5,280–$7,920 per month (median $6,380, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is The Buckingham's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates The Buckingham 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at The Buckingham?
Staff provide about 5.21 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at The Buckingham?
The Buckingham has 25 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-28). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does The Buckingham have availability?
Typically 79% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does The Buckingham offer?
The Buckingham in Houston, TX offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 92 beds.
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