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Overview of Windsor House

Windsor House is a senior care home located in Denton, Texas. It provides 24-hour care, homemade meals, medication management, and scheduled daily activities. The facility focuses on offering personalized care with a low resident-to-caregiver ratio.

(256) 837-8585

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.71/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 117

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

82.7%

100

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$11.3M

Profit

$173.1K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$11,260,639.00

Profit

$173,119.00

Payroll costs

$3.9M

34.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$7.2M

Total costs $11.1M

117-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Regular

Facility Type

Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015397

County: Madison

Ownership & operating entity

Windsor House is administrated by Bennie Susan Henderson.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Care Services

Nursing Services

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Staff-to-Resident Ratio: Low Resident to Caregiver Ratio

Amenities & Lifestyle

24 Hour Care

Homemade Meals

Medication Management & Delivery

Diabetic Care and Insulin Administration

Low Resident to Caregiver Ratio

Scheduled Daily Activities

Hospice Care

Programs & Activities

Activities

Scheduled daily activities to keep residents engaged.

Specific Programs

24 Hour Care, Homemade Meals, Medication Management & Delivery, Diabetic Care and Insulin Administration, Scheduled Daily Activities, Hospice Care

Operating Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Homemade meals provided throughout the day.

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Windsor House

SNF

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DIVERSICARE LEASING LP

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Brookshire Healthcare Center

Type of care: AL SNF

Community: Huntsville

Bed Count: 129

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: AOP SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 15127

Occupancy: 82.0%

Home Revenue: $10,991,375.00

Payroll Costs: $3,598,810.00

Payroll %: 32.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 116.70

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7806

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens

Type of care: AL SNF

Community: Huntsville

Bed Count: 159

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SHC LP HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 15116

Occupancy: 64.9%

Home Revenue: $16,242,622.00

Payroll Costs: $4,151,986.00

Payroll %: 25.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 107.00

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.5619

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 3

Windsor House

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AL 35805

Bed Count: 117

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: DIVERSICARE LEASING LP

CCN: 15397

Occupancy: 82.7%

Home Revenue: $11,247,848.00

Payroll Costs: $3,906,537.00

Payroll %: 34.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 99.70

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7140

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 1

Huntsville, AL 35805

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109

Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

32,928

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	15	9.3	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	9.6	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	40	8.5	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

74 staff

8.8hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

6 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

20 staff

4.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

7.2%

of total hours from contractors

2,371 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Medical Director: 1 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	40	0	40	15,217	91	100%	8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	0	11	4,294	91	100%	9.6
Registered Nurse	15	0	15	4,067	91	100%	9.3
Medication Aide/Technician	4	0	4	2,287	91	100%	9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,296	69	76%	8
Nurse Aide in Training	3	0	3	989	70	77%	8.7
Speech Language Pathologist	0	7	7	717	76	84%	5.8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	5	5	535	71	78%	5.5
Qualified Social Worker	0	3	3	517	69	76%	7.3
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	2	1	3	497	62	68%	8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	450	57	63%	7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	438	69	76%	6.3
Dietitian	2	0	2	377	51	56%	7.4
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	260	32	35%	8.1
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	173	22	24%	7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	110	48	53%	2.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	107	44	48%	2.2
Medical Director	0	1	1	48	6	7%	8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	36	7	8%	5.1

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Total Health inspections 5

72% above Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Sep 2023

Total Health citations 24

131% above Alabama average

Alabama average: 10.4

4.8 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 15 citations

Complaint investigations 9 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 2

186% above Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 2

900% above Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

Moderate Health citations 20

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Sep 20, 2023

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Sep 20, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 20, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 20, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: DIVERSICARE

Resident Census by Payment Source

82 Total Residents

Medicare 4 (4.9%)

Medicaid 68 (82.9%)

Private Pay/Other 10 (12.2%)

Specialized Care Beds

30 Total Specialty Beds

25.6% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

25.6%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 5.8

35% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score 12.8

12% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 7.8%

44% below Alabama average.

Walking Ability Worsened 7.2%

55% below Alabama average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 23.4%

72% above Alabama average.

Falls with Major Injury 5.6%

64% above Alabama average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.4%

25% below Alabama average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.7%

38% below Alabama average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.9%

25% below Alabama average.

Antipsychotic Use 25.4%

23% above Alabama average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.8%

1% above Alabama average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Alabama average.

Lost Too Much Weight 3.9%

28% below Alabama average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 83.5%

Near Alabama average

Antipsychotic medication increase 3.5%

65% worse than Alabama average

Influenza Vaccine 73.1%

9% worse than Alabama average

Total fines amount $266K

This home paid 312% more in fines than the state average.

Alabama average: $65K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 58% fewer fines than the state average.

Alabama average: 2.4

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Alabama average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Aug 24, 2023

$266K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Windsor House based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 82.7% ↓ 0.7pp vs 2023

Net Income $173,119 ↓ ~$389K vs 2023

Total Payroll $4,322,397 ↑ ~$1.3M vs 2023

Profit Margin 1.5% ↓ 3.7pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	89.2%	89.9%	91.4%	88.4%	88.9%	87.5%	84.9%	83.9%	86.9%	79.6%	78.0%	83.4%	82.7%
Beds	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117
Net Income	$1,220,567	$1,345,742	$1,287,143	$1,122,710	$1,066,692	$753,124	$611,775	$550,451	$974,443	$1,157,643	$674,049	$562,210	$173,119
Gross Revenue	$10,223,766	$9,917,994	$9,907,934	$10,456,845	$10,571,258	$10,602,885	$10,254,329	$9,731,646	$10,719,660	$11,329,417	$10,414,421	$10,759,513	$11,247,848
Operating Expenses	$7,439,169	$7,046,624	$7,166,514	$7,455,271	$7,680,937	$7,956,179	$7,925,306	$7,734,747	$7,779,777	$7,878,423	$8,233,053	$9,418,558	$10,109,805
Net Patient Revenue	$8,657,420	$8,391,349	$8,457,611	$8,584,459	$8,752,792	$8,714,387	$8,541,682	$8,288,584	$8,753,864	$9,034,867	$8,906,914	$9,947,900	$10,270,133
Total Payroll	$3,798,114	$3,509,594	$3,220,188	$3,129,218	$3,025,269	$3,220,620	$3,138,426	$3,118,034	$3,224,720	$3,378,194	$2,993,211	$2,981,303	$4,322,397
Profit Margin %	11.9%	13.6%	13.0%	10.7%	10.1%	7.1%	6.0%	5.7%	9.1%	10.2%	6.5%	5.2%	1.5%
Medicare %	12.4%	12.1%	11.8%	11.9%	11.9%	13.8%	11.6%	7.5%	8.4%	8.8%	6.7%	5.6%	3.6%
Medicaid %	71.8%	72.9%	72.2%	74.0%	75.1%	69.8%	72.3%	75.2%	76.9%	73.6%	75.2%	63.1%	65.7%
Private %	15.8%	15.0%	16.0%	14.1%	13.0%	16.4%	16.1%	17.4%	14.7%	17.7%	18.1%	31.3%	30.7%
Revenue/Day	$227	$219	$217	$228	$230	$233	$236	$231	$236	$266	$267	$279	$290
Cost/Day	$195	$184	$184	$198	$202	$213	$219	$216	$210	$232	$247	$264	$286
Avg Length of Stay	164.6 days	183.7 days	213.2 days	191.5 days	173.1 days	169.1 days	139.4 days	188.5 days	157.9 days	121.8 days	118.1 days	102.9 days	132.0 days

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

AL Specifics: Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

AL Specifics: Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

General: Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.

Income Limits: ~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).

Asset Limits: Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

AL Specifics: High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

General: Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-driven.

AL Specifics: Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

General: Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

AL Specifics: High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

General: Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).

Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on need.

AL Specifics: Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Windsor House

Windsor House is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Windsor House is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Windsor House

Windsor House is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Windsor House is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Specialized Care Beds

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Alabama Seniors

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Alabama CARES Program

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