Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Houston, TX

CMS overall rating 2/5 Abuse citation Government - Hospital district

CMS certification number676258
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

1341 Blalock
Houston, TX 77055
Harris County
Phone
(713) 468-7821
ZIP code
77055 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
187
Residents per day
135.1 (72% occupied)
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Legal name
Oakbend Medical Center
Chain
Wellsential Health (67 facilities, avg 2.7★)
Medicare certified since
September 28, 2010
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.20 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.22 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.92 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.06 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.82 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
53.6 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
63.6 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 28, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
32 health · 7 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-28 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-04-29
2026-04-28 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-04-29
2026-04-28 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-29
2026-04-28 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-29
2026-04-28 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-29
2026-04-28 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-29
2026-04-28 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-29
2025-11-19 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-11-19 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-07-01 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-02-13 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-02-13 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-02-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-02-13 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-17
2025-01-24 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-27
2025-01-24 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 2025-01-27
2025-01-15 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-01-18
2024-09-23 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		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-09-26
2024-09-23 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		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-09-26
2024-09-23 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-26
2024-09-23 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-26
2024-07-31 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-05
2024-07-31 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-05
2024-07-31 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-05
2024-05-19 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-05-20
2024-04-13 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 2024-04-20
2023-12-15 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-03
2023-12-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-03
2023-12-15 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-03
2023-12-15 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-03
2023-11-21 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-24
2023-10-11 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-16

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

4 penalties in the last three years, including $72,593 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-04-28Fine$11,340
2025-01-15Fine$21,057
2024-09-23Fine$22,376
2024-05-19Fine$17,820

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Oakbend Medical Center (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Dekowski, Donovan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Jackson, Wymona (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Noble, Cassandra (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Oakbend Medical Center (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ofield, Ellen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs of Memorial City LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs Rehab LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Zaharia, Adrian (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Carruth, Susan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Freudenberger, Joseph (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs of Memorial City LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
CSV Rhea Management Holdco, LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
DWD TX Holdings LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center INC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Reg Leased Opco LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Reg Operator Holdco LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Texas Holdings LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Baird, Daniel (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Carruth, Susan (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Clapp, Barbara (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Cortese, Daren (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Freudenberger, Joseph (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Gibson, Patricia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Haley, Jeff (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Hughes, Ruston (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
King, Elizabeth (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Mandelbaum, Elliot (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Pisani, Adam (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Dekowski, Donovan (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Noble, Cassandra (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Oakbend Medical Center (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Ihs of Memorial City LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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 Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 187 certified beds and cares for about 135 residents per day.

Has Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $72,593 in the last three years.

Who owns Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

It is part of Wellsential Health and is classified as government - hospital district. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

(713) 468-7821. The facility is located at 1341 Blalock, Houston, TX 77055.

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