Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

1341 Blalock
Houston TX 77055
Phone: 7134687821

Abuse icon Government - Hospital district

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

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality4/5
  • 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 records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.

Facility details

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

Certified beds187
Average residents per day135.1
Occupancy72%
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district
ChainWELLSENTIAL HEALTH (67 facilities)
CountyHarris
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid2010-09-28
CMS certification number (CCN)676258
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle9

Staffing and turnover

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

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.10
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.20
Registered nurse turnover63.6%
Total nursing staff turnover53.6%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

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

Fines (count)4
Fines (total value)$72,593
Payment denials0
Total penalties4
This facility has $72,593 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.

Questions to ask Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • 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 Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center highly rated?

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

How many beds does Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS certifies 187 beds; the facility reports an average of 135.1 residents per day (about 72% occupancy).

Does Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $72,593 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been cited for abuse?

CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.