Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston

7887 Cambridge St
Houston TX 77054
Phone: 7137962777

For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality5/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Texas average: 0.7 star lower (2.7), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Houston average: 0.6 star lower (2.6), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds120
Average residents per day53.0
Occupancy44%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities)
CountyHarris
Provider typeMedicare
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1997-03-24
CMS certification number (CCN)675671
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle12

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.23
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.33
Registered nurse turnover41.7%
Total nursing staff turnover48.9%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)3
Fines (total value)$138,543
Payment denials0
Total penalties3
This facility has $138,543 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston have?

CMS certifies 120 beds; the facility reports an average of 53.0 residents per day (about 44% occupancy).

Does Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $138,543 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.