GARDEN TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF HOUSTON
7887 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054 · CCN 675671
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 44.8
- Phone
- 7137962777
Inspection history vs Texas & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Texas avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-06-19 | 2 | 9.1 | 9.5 | -7.1 better |
| 2 | 2024-05-23 | 3 | 9.4 | 9.8 | -6.4 better |
| 3 | 2023-03-24 | 10 | 8.1 | 9.3 | +1.9 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.96 | 40.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.94 | 27.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.72 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $154,564
- Number of fines
- 3
- Number of penalties
- 3
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (15)2 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm
- KF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-12-09 · Health
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-06-19 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- KF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-07-10 · Health · corrected 2024-08-07
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-11-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-11-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-11-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-09
Actual harm
- EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-11-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- HF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-11-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-09
Actual harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-11-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2023-10-05 · Health · corrected 2023-11-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-07-25 · Health · corrected 2023-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-03-24 · Health · corrected 2023-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 1994-09-22 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1997-01-01 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1994-09-22 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-21 |
| WASHINGTON, RULKIYA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-08-31 |
Other facilities in Houston
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Treemont Health Care Center | ★★★★★ | 70 |
| ST DOMINIC VILLAGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENT | ★★★★★ | 158 |
| Sharpville Residence and Rehabilitation Center | ★★★★☆ | 134 |
| Ashford Gardens | ★★★★☆ | 202 |
| Caraday of Houston | ★★★★☆ | 150 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.