Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston

Nursing Home · Houston, TX

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number675671

Contact & location

7887 Cambridge St
Houston, TX 77054
Harris County
Phone
(713) 796-2777
ZIP code
77054 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
53.0 (44% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Cambridge Medical Investors LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
March 24, 1997
Participates in
Medicare
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.33 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.99 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.25 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.09 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.60 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
48.9 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
41.7 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
8
Citations on record (3 years)
21 health · 6 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-22 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-22 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-22 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-22 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-04-06 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-16
2026-04-06 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-16
2025-12-09 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-12-10
2025-06-19 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2024-07-10 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-08-07
2024-05-23 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-05-23 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-21
2023-11-01 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 H
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-12-09
2023-11-01 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-12-09
2023-11-01 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.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-09
2023-11-01 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-09
2023-11-01 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-09
2023-11-01 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-09
2023-10-05 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
F0624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-03
2023-03-24 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-06
2023-03-24 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-06

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $138,543 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-12-09Fine$32,819
2024-07-10Fine$54,094
2023-10-05Fine$51,630

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Camacho-Acevedo, Roberto (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Roper, Crissy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Butner, Nancy (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Roper, Crissy (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Trachey (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Butner, Nancy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Camacho-Acevedo, Roberto (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Roper, Crissy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Trachey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston?

Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.

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

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 53 residents per day.

Has Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $138,543 in the last three years.

Who owns Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Houston?

(713) 796-2777. The facility is located at 7887 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.