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Best Nursing Homes in Harris County, TX

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 nursing homes in Harris County, TX using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in TX
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Harris County, TX. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Harris County, TX. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Harris County, TX. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

2 facilities compared · CMS & TX Dept. of Health data

Caraday of Houston
NH
MC
RC
Houston (Northside / Northline)
150
Facility 150
TX AVG 80
Rank #63 / 988
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3.76
Facility 3.76
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #93 / 296
-32%+4%
$0
Facility $0
TX AVG $81.8k
Rank #1 / 301
15
Facility 15
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #66 / 299
3.8
Facility 3.8
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #202 / 299
-12-
41
Facility 41
TX AVG 41
Rank #709 / 1391
E&R Cunningham Investments, LP
$2.7M
Facility $2.7M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #299 / 304
$1.8M
Facility $1.8M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #297 / 304
66.5%
Facility 66.5%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #103 / 304
676470
The Heights of North Houston
NH
MC
RC
Houston (Hollow Tree Lane)
131
Facility 131
TX AVG 80
Rank #133 / 988
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #125 / 304
+12%
3.32
Facility 3.32
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #191 / 296
+22%-9%
$31.5k
Facility $31.5k
TX AVG $81.8k
Rank #180 / 301
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #214 / 299
4.8
Facility 4.8
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #258 / 299
398-
53
Facility 53
TX AVG 41
Rank #433 / 1391
Touchstone Strategies-Nw Houston LLC
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #155 / 304
$3.7M
Facility $3.7M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #139 / 304
42.5%
Facility 42.5%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #120 / 304
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Caraday of Houston

6534 Stuebner Airline Rd, Houston, TX 77091
Overview of Caraday of Houston

Set in the neighborhood of Houston, TX, Caraday of Houston offers a warm and caring environment for those who need memory care and skilled nursing services. With the help of a 24/7 care team, residents receive compassionate assistance with their daily needs and emergencies at all times. Those living with memory challenges are offered a cognitive-based activity program in a secure environment tailored for them.

Therapy services like speech, physical, occupational, and wellness therapy are available on-site to ensure residents maintain or recover their highest level of function. The community also ensures their environment is safe and secure for residents to confidently enjoy the life they deserve. Here, everyone is given the care and support that allows them to fully enjoy living their best lives.

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Overview of The Heights of North Houston

Get back to living and loving the lifestyle you want with The Heights of North Houston, an excellent community in Houston, TX designed to offer an array of recovery services. With access to short-term care, long-term care, skilled nursing, and memory support, residents here are bound to enjoy a well-cared-for life. The community also provides a team of kind and caring caregivers committed to helping everyone live their lives to the fullest.

Recognizing the importance of staying active in a well-lived life, the community regularly organizes an array of activities and events for residents to enjoy. They also prepare healthy and delicious meals daily to provide the nourishment residents need. With its caring atmosphere and comfortable environment, The Heights of North Houston ensures everyone experiences a great improvement in their quality of life.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Harris County, TX

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Texas?

Assisted living in Texas is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Texas Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Texas Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 2 nursing homes in Harris County, TX. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Harris County, TX?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Harris County, TX, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Harris County, TX?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.