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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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 179th out of 240 homes in Texas.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 36m per day | ▲ 38% 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 0m per day | ▲ 5% 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 6m per day | ▲ 4% State avg: 2h 1m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
| 3h 38m per day | ▲ 22% 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.
| 4m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
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.
| 37m per day | ▲ 76% State avg: 21m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #109 / 252Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 252 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
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.
Housing Options: Private Suites
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Exercise Programs
Recreational Activities
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 5 years.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Texas average: 6 citations
Texas average: 2 health citations
Texas average: 6 life safety citations
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Texas average: 32 deficiencies
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety, or regulatory standards.
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Texas average: 1 enforcement action
The most recent inspection on June 1, 2024, identified deficiencies related to catheter care, oxygen administration, medication errors, garbage disposal, and infection control practices. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with medication management, infection prevention, and proper care procedures, including substantiated complaints about wound care, feeding tube care, and medication administration from a 2022 complaint investigation. Inspectors cited recurring problems with pharmaceutical services, infection control lapses, and facility safety measures such as dumpster security. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The pattern of findings suggests ongoing challenges in these areas without clear improvement over time.
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
0
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.4
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jun 01, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jun 01, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jun 01, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
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.
Houston Transitional Care is located in Houston, Texas.
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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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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
55% better than Texas averageTexas average ratio: 1.51:1
0% compared with Texas averageTexas average: 8.1 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
4,027 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Ahmad K Elsaadi is the administrator of Houston Transitional Care.
Houston Transitional Care has 70 beds.
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