Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Houston, TX
CMS certification number676337
Contact & location
6920 W T.C. Jester BlvdHouston, TX 77091
Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 681-0431
- ZIP code
- 77091 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 104.4 (87% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Oakbend Medical Center
- Chain
- Wellsential Health (67 facilities, avg 2.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- May 3, 2013
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.03 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.26 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.90 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.87 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.78 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 59.1 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 44.4 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 27, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 23 health · 6 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-03-06 | 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 2026-03-09 |
| 2025-06-27 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-06-27 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-28 |
| 2025-06-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-28 |
| 2025-06-17 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. F0635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-05-22 | 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 · complaint inspection |
H Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-06-12 |
| 2025-05-22 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-06-22 |
| 2024-06-14 | 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 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-06-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-06-14 | 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 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-23 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-13 |
| 2024-05-23 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-13 |
| 2024-05-23 | 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 2024-06-13 |
| 2024-03-21 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-03-23 |
| 2024-03-21 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. F0839 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-23 |
| 2024-01-22 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-23 |
| 2024-01-22 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-23 |
| 2024-01-22 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2023-04-06 | 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 2023-04-20 |
| 2023-04-06 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-20 |
| 2023-04-06 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-20 |
| 2023-04-06 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-20 |
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
5 penalties in the last three years, including $81,227 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-27 | Fine | $8,281 |
| 2025-05-22 | Fine | $45,146 |
| 2024-01-22 | Payment Denial | 70 days payment denial |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $13,900 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $13,900 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Oakbend Medical Center (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Bersola, Charles (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carter, Elizabeth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dekowski, Donovan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fransaw, Dominique (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oakbend Medical Center (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Ihs Rehab LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellsential of Houston Heights LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zaharia, Adrian (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Freudenberger, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellsential of Houston Heights 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Carter, Elizabeth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dekowski, Donovan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oakbend Medical Center (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellsential of Houston Heights LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zaharia, Adrian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-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 Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 104 residents per day.
Has Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 5 penalties totaling $81,227 in the last three years.
Who owns Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of Wellsential Health and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
(713) 681-0431. The facility is located at 6920 W T.C. Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77091.
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