Nursing Home

Brazos Tower at Bayou Manor

Overview of Brazos Tower at Bayou Manor
Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor is a premier senior living community in Houston, Texas, offering exceptional care, vibrant activities, and a supportive environment. Established in 1963, this not-for-profit organization serves individuals of all faiths with a Christian ethos and a complete continuum of care. The community is committed to providing quality living and continuing care through the highest service standards and a dedication to personal dignity and independence.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Texas average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Texas average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Texas average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Texas average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 47m per day

This home provides 53% more nursing time per resident than the Texas average.

Texas average: 3h 46m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 33

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Texas average
Occupancy rate 80.2%
Residents per day (avg) 33
Occupancy rate
80.2%
Residents per day (avg)
33

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$23.7M
Operating deficit
-$932.8K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$23,739,771.00
Operating deficit
$-932,780.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.3M
26.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$18.4M
Total costs $24.7M
Bed community size
33-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Type B
Status Renewal In Process
County: HARRIS

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 676282

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: BRAZOS PRESBYTERIAN HOMES, INC.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

Amenities & Lifestyle

wellness and fitness centers
indoor pool
salon
massage studio
aerobics studio
180-seat event and performance center
Bistro for casual gourmet dining
meeting lounge
reserved parking

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing
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Inspection History

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.

Results

1 with citations

0 without citations

Texas average: 1 inspection with citations

6 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Texas average: 6 citations

0 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

Texas average: 1 enforcement action

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Texas average 7.4


Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations 5
Citations per inspection
1.67

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 5 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 5 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info Texas average: 2

0 serious citations More info Texas average: 0.4

5 moderate citations More info Texas average: 23

0 minor citations More info Texas average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 10, 2025

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 15, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jun 15, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jun 15, 2023
Corrected

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Address 6.4 miles from city center

Address HOUSTON, TX 77025

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

95
Total Staff
52
Employees
43
Contractors
19,583
Total Hours (Quarter)
28
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse39.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse810.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant477.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
67 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
4.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.2%
of total hours from contractors
1,989 contractor hours this quarter
Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 19 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2819477,94291100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse7183,03991100%10.7
Medication Aide/Technician8192,85891100%8
Registered Nurse3031,76391100%9.9
Physical Therapy Aide0226556571%5.7
Dietitian1015106167%8.4
Administrator1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner1014886167%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014886167%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2023126571%4.3
Speech Language Pathologist0333006369%2.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0332606875%3.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0552245156%4.1
Qualified Social Worker0551362730%5
Occupational Therapy Aide0114155%8.2
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff0113033%10
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112133%7
Medical Director0111233%4

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
29 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
12 residents (41.4%)
Private pay or other
17 residents (58.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.6
46% better than Texas average

Texas average: 8.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 6.3
61% better than Texas average

Texas average: 16.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.8%
77% better than Texas average

Texas average: 16.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 8.9%
43% better than Texas average

Texas average: 15.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.2%
29% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 10.6%
139% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 0.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 3.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 2.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.5%
59% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 7.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.2%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 97.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.0%
13% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 97.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.0%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 90.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 62.2%
29% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 88.0%

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $57K
29% lower than Texas average

Texas average: $80K

Number of fines 12
383% more fines than Texas average

Texas average: 2.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Texas average

Texas average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $57K
Texas average $80K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 14, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 7, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 17, 2023
$14K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 26, 2023
$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Large state; rural access challenges.

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed.

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Texas SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).

None; tax-based eligibility.

Not assessed.

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

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