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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Peacefully nestled in Houston, TX, Houston Transitional Care provides an ideal and caring environment for skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. The community features a team of highly skilled nurses who genuinely care for residents and provide them with customized care plans. Designed to help residents regain their highest level of function, the community offers therapy services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Residents’ proper nutrition is overseen by a registered dietitian who carefully prepares meals that meet their specific dietary and therapeutic needs. There’s a wide array of activities for residents to enjoy at their own leisure, keeping them as active and social as much as they want. Here, every corner of the community is designed to accommodate residents’ comfort and safety needs for a living experience that suits them.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 215th out of 289 homes in Texas for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 43m per day | ▲ 66% State avg: 26m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 9m per day | ▲ 21% State avg: 57m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 31m per day | ▲ 24% State avg: 2h 1m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 14m per day | ▲ 42% State avg: 2h 59m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 5m per day | ▲ 17% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 44m per day | ▲ 109% State avg: 21m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Higher than the Texas average: 63.5%Houston Transitional Care is administrated by Ahmad K Elsaadi.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 6 | This facility has 33% more total citations than a typical Texas nursing home (8 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 33% worse |
|
Health citations
Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 5 | 2 | This facility has 150% more health citations than a typical Texas nursing home (5 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 150% worse |
|
Life safety citations
Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas nursing home (3 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 50% better |
|
Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 2 | 1.5 | This facility has 33% more citations per year than a typical Texas nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 1.5).↑ 33% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Texas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Jun 2024
Texas average 25.9
Texas average 3.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 16 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.4
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
39% more staff per resident than Texas average
10% better than Texas average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
12 total: 6 full-time employees and 6 contractors.
12
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
37 total: 19 full-time employees and 18 contractors.
37
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
49 total: 35 full-time employees and 14 contractors.
49
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
6,523 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 35 | 14 | 49 | 13,967 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 18 | 37 | 6,613 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 6 | 12 | 3,932 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,550 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,294 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,259 | 65 | 71% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,006 | 72 | 78% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 885 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 540 | 64 | 70% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 483 | 73 | 79% | 6.5 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 62 | 67% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 412 | 52 | 57% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 256 | 64 | 70% | 4 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 20 | 22% | 4.2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.5
36% better than Texas averageTexas average: 8.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.1
31% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.0
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.9%
39% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
35% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.9%
18% better than Texas averageTexas average: 15.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.1%
60% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
47.5%
1555% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
52% better than Texas averageTexas average: 7.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.9%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.03
5% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2.13
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.54
26% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2.07
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
10% better than Texas averageTexas average: 90.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
14% better than Texas averageTexas average: 88.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.7%
8% better than Texas averageTexas average: 25.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.9%
43% better than Texas averageTexas average: 12.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
59.4%
11% better than Texas averageTexas average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.1%
7% better than Texas averageTexas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
75% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
63Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Houston Transitional Care from 2018–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #129 / 297Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 297 homes in Texas. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Texas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Housing Options: Private Suites
Building Type: 2-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Exercise Programs
Recreational Activities
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (75% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
12.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Houston's city center to Houston Transitional Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
| Caraday of Houston |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Houston (Northside / Northline) | 150
Facility
150
TX AVG
80
Rank
#63 / 988 | - | - | 3.76
Facility
3.76
TX AVG
3.63
Rank
#88 / 289 | -32% | +4% | $0
Facility
$0
TX AVG
$81.8k
Rank
#1 / 294 | 15
Facility
15
TX AVG
25.9
Rank
#64 / 292 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
TX AVG
3.7
Rank
#196 / 292 | - | 12 | - |
41
Facility
41
TX AVG
41
Rank
#709 / 1391 | E&R Cunningham Investments, LP | $3.6M
Facility
$3.6M
TX AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#292 / 297 | $1.8M
Facility
$1.8M
TX AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#290 / 297 | 50.6%
Facility
50.6%
TX AVG
47%
Rank
#99 / 297 | 676470 | ||||
| Houston Transitional Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Houston (Braeburn) | 70
Facility
70
TX AVG
80
Rank
#517 / 988 |
90.3%
Facility
90.3%
TX AVG
63.5%
Rank
#18 / 297 | +42% | 3.17
Facility
3.17
TX AVG
3.63
Rank
#215 / 289 | +22% | -13% | $0
Facility
$0
TX AVG
$81.8k
Rank
#1 / 294 | 16
Facility
16
TX AVG
25.9
Rank
#74 / 292 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
TX AVG
3.7
Rank
#268 / 292 | - | 67 | - |
75
Facility
75
TX AVG
41
Rank
#67 / 1391 | Ahmad El-Saadi | $21.9M
Facility
$21.9M
TX AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#31 / 297 | $5.3M
Facility
$5.3M
TX AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#129 / 297 | 24.4%
Facility
24.4%
TX AVG
47%
Rank
#294 / 297 | 676435 | ||||
| Magnolia Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NC Nursing Care | Houston | 128
Facility
128
TX AVG
80
Rank
#152 / 988 |
73.1%
Facility
73.1%
TX AVG
63.5%
Rank
#104 / 297 | +15% | 3.31
Facility
3.31
TX AVG
3.63
Rank
#184 / 289 | -31% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
TX AVG
$81.8k
Rank
#119 / 294 | 17
Facility
17
TX AVG
25.9
Rank
#89 / 292 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
TX AVG
3.7
Rank
#55 / 292 | - | 108 | - |
39
Facility
39
TX AVG
41
Rank
#754 / 1391 | Magnolia Crossing Nh LLC | $9.9M
Facility
$9.9M
TX AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#177 / 297 | $6.4M
Facility
$6.4M
TX AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#79 / 297 | 64.6%
Facility
64.6%
TX AVG
47%
Rank
#27 / 297 | 676333 | ||||
| North Houston Transitional Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NC Nursing Care | Houston | 70
Facility
70
TX AVG
80
Rank
#517 / 988 |
82.1%
Facility
82.1%
TX AVG
63.5%
Rank
#48 / 297 | +29% | 3.27
Facility
3.27
TX AVG
3.63
Rank
#184 / 289 | -61% | -10% | $11.5k
Facility
$11.5k
TX AVG
$81.8k
Rank
#96 / 294 | 10
Facility
10
TX AVG
25.9
Rank
#26 / 292 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
TX AVG
3.7
Rank
#23 / 292 | 2 | 66 | - |
41
Facility
41
TX AVG
41
Rank
#709 / 1391 | Russell Carnagie | $22.3M
Facility
$22.3M
TX AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#30 / 297 | $6.2M
Facility
$6.2M
TX AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#87 / 297 | 27.6%
Facility
27.6%
TX AVG
47%
Rank
#291 / 297 | 676434 | ||||
| The Heights of North Houston |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Houston (Hollow Tree Lane) | 131
Facility
131
TX AVG
80
Rank
#133 / 988 |
71.1%
Facility
71.1%
TX AVG
63.5%
Rank
#119 / 297 | +12% | 3.32
Facility
3.32
TX AVG
3.63
Rank
#184 / 289 | +22% | -9% | $31.5k
Facility
$31.5k
TX AVG
$81.8k
Rank
#232 / 294 | 29
Facility
29
TX AVG
25.9
Rank
#207 / 292 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
TX AVG
3.7
Rank
#252 / 292 | 3 | 98 | - |
53
Facility
53
TX AVG
41
Rank
#433 / 1391 | Touchstone Strategies-Nw Houston LLC | $10.8M
Facility
$10.8M
TX AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#151 / 297 | $5.3M
Facility
$5.3M
TX AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#134 / 297 | 48.6%
Facility
48.6%
TX AVG
47%
Rank
#116 / 297 | 676356 |
Houston Transitional Care is in the Braeburn neighborhood of Houston.
The legal owner and operator of Houston Transitional Care is Houstonidence Opco Llc.
Houston Transitional Care has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to TX state health department records, Houston Transitional Care's license number is 148672.
According to TX state health department records, Houston Transitional Care's license expires on May 12, 2027.
Houston Transitional Care's occupancy is 90%.
Ahmad K Elsaadi is the administrator of Houston Transitional Care.
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