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GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Grade C 74/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

120

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$105,724

Last Survey

N/A

7887 CAMBRIDGE ST, HOUSTON, TX 77054
7137962777

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.88h
LPN
0.99h
CNA
1.85h
Total
3.72h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Sep 1994

99%

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 1997

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Sep 1994

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Sep 2000

WASHINGTON, RULKIYA

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Aug 2021

Penalties & Fines (2)

$105,724total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Jul 10, 2024Fine$54,094
Oct 5, 2023Fine$51,630

Health Inspection Deficiencies (14)

June 19, 2025Health1 deficiency
0628EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 11, 2025
July 10, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0686KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 7, 2024
May 23, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure 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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 21, 2024
0803EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure 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.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 21, 2024
November 1, 2023Health6 deficiencies2 severe
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 9, 2023
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 9, 2023
0686GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 9, 2023
0726EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 9, 2023
0755HActual harm, Pattern

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 9, 2023
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 9, 2023
October 5, 2023Health1 deficiency
0624DMinimal harm, Isolated

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 3, 2023
July 25, 2023Health1 deficiency
0698EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 15, 2023
March 24, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 6, 2023
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 6, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE?

GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE in HOUSTON, Texas has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 74.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE?

GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE have?

GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE has 14 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE been fined?

Yes. GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE has $105,724 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE have?

GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE has 120 certified beds with approximately 44 current residents (37% occupancy). The facility is located at 7887 CAMBRIDGE ST, HOUSTON, Texas 77054. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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