Occupancy rate
90%
In line with Texas averagePrimarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Nursing Home
Houston Transitional Care
Overview of Houston Transitional Care
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
70
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.3%
Residents per day (avg)
72
Occupancy rate
90.3%
Residents per day (avg)
72
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
29 days
Private pay
75% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$21.9M
Profit
$1.6M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$21,884,978.00
Profit
$1,646,856.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$20.2M
70-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 75 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Services
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Texas averageOccupied beds
63 / 70
Average residents
75 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing
Status
Active
Issuance
May 12, 2024
Expiration
May 12, 2027
County:
HARRIS
Additional licensing details
License number:
148672
Year opened:
12/5/2017
CMS Certification Number:
676435
Ownership & operating entity
Houston Transitional Care is administrated by AHMAD K ELSAADI.
Owner:
HOUSTONIDENCE OPCO LLC
Ownership type:
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Type Of Units
Medicare
52 units
Medicaid and Medicare
18 units
Total beds
70 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Complaint Handler
Administrator email:
[email protected]
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Suites
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Exercise Programs
Recreational Activities
Types of Care at Houston Transitional Care
Nursing Home
Hospice Care
Respite Care
Memory Care
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
3
Texas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Jun 2024
Total health citations
16
Citations per inspection
5.33
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).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.4
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
15 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Jun 01, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition minor citation
Jun 01, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jun 01, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jun 01, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Harris County
The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Houston Transitional Care
-19%
-13%
+42%
HC
Hospice Care
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Houston (Braeburn)
70
75
EL-SAADI, AHMAD
90.3%
$21,824,488.00
$4,486,129.00
20.6%
72
3.1734
-
16
-
-19%-13%+42%Private Suites
Caraday of Houston
+29%
+4%
-63%
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Houston (Northside / Northline)
150
41
E&R CUNNINGHAM INVESTMENTS, LP
23.5%
$3,046,853.00
$1,609,154.00
52.8%
49.80
3.7623
-
15
-
+29%+4%-63%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Magnolia Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
-9%
-9%
+15%
HC
Hospice Care
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Houston
128
39
MAGNOLIA CROSSING NH LLC
73.1%
$9,121,316.00
$5,580,534.00
61.2%
102.90
3.3105
1
17
-
-9%-9%+15%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
The Heights of North Houston
-13%
-9%
+12%
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Houston
131
53
TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES-NW HOUSTON LLC
71.1%
$10,147,905.00
$3,336,435.00
32.9%
107
3.3165
4
29
3
-13%-9%+12%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
North Houston Transitional Care
-4%
-10%
+29%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Houston
70
41
CARNAGIE, RUSSELL
82.1%
$21,990,935.00
$4,835,192.00
22%
65
3.2691
1
10
2
-4%-10%+29%Private Rooms
Houston Transitional Care
Type of care:
HC
MC
SNF
RC
Community:
Houston (Braeburn)
Bed Count:
70
Operator:
EL-SAADI, AHMAD
CCN:
676435
Occupancy:
90.3%
Home Revenue:
$21,824,488.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,486,129.00
Payroll %:
20.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
72
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1734
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
-19%
-19%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+42%
+42%
Bed Options:
Private Suites
Caraday of Houston
Type of care:
MC
SNF
RC
Community:
Houston (Northside / Northline)
Bed Count:
150
Operator:
E&R CUNNINGHAM INVESTMENTS, LP
CCN:
676470
Occupancy:
23.5%
Home Revenue:
$3,046,853.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,609,154.00
Payroll %:
52.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
49.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7623
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
RN share vs State Avg:
+29%
+29%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-63%
-63%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Magnolia Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
HC
MC
SNF
Community:
Houston
Bed Count:
128
Operator:
MAGNOLIA CROSSING NH LLC
CCN:
676333
Occupancy:
73.1%
Home Revenue:
$9,121,316.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,580,534.00
Payroll %:
61.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
102.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3105
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
17
RN share vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
The Heights of North Houston
Type of care:
MC
SNF
RC
Community:
Houston
Bed Count:
131
Operator:
TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES-NW HOUSTON LLC
CCN:
676356
Occupancy:
71.1%
Home Revenue:
$10,147,905.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,336,435.00
Payroll %:
32.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
107
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3165
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
29
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
North Houston Transitional Care
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Houston
Bed Count:
70
Operator:
CARNAGIE, RUSSELL
CCN:
676434
Occupancy:
82.1%
Home Revenue:
$21,990,935.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,835,192.00
Payroll %:
22%
Avg Residents/Day:
65
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2691
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
10
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+29%
+29%
Bed Options:
Private Rooms
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
147
Total Staff
95
Employees
52
Contractors
31,475
Total Hours (Quarter)
41
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 7.9 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 40 | 8.2 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 65 | 9.6 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
120 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
16 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
2 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
12.8%
of total hours from contractors
4,027 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 21
Certified Nursing Assistant: 28
Registered Nurse: 3
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 28 | 65 | 13,520 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 21 | 40 | 6,654 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,899 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1,642 | 90 | 99% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,429 | 66 | 73% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,365 | 68 | 75% | 6.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 991 | 65 | 71% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 927 | 68 | 75% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 476 | 63 | 69% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 462 | 74 | 81% | 6.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 329 | 45 | 49% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 256 | 64 | 70% | 4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 6 | 7% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 7% | 2.7 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
63 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
31 residents (49.2%)
Medicaid
32 residents (50.8%)
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.5
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
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.1
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
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.9%
39% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
35% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.9%
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%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.1%
60% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 3.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
47.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
47.5%
1555% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 2.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
52% better than Texas averageTexas average: 7.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.9%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.03
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.03
5% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2.13
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.54
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.54
26% better than Texas averageTexas average: 2.07
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
10% better than Texas averageTexas average: 90.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
14% better than Texas averageTexas average: 88.0%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.7%
8% better than Texas averageTexas average: 25.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.9%
43% better than Texas averageTexas average: 12.0%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
59.4%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
59.4%
11% better than Texas averageTexas average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.1%
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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Houston Transitional Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.3%
↑ 5.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,646,856
↑ ~$1.7M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,329,446
↑ ~$269K vs 2022
Profit Margin
7.6%
↑ 7.9pp vs 2022
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