Mason Creek Transitional Care of Katy has a 3-star overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 4-star quality rating. It reports 3.20 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it has had $16,175 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: December 12, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $16,175recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1956.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.57
Licensed practical nurses
0.73
Nurse aides
1.90
Weekend nursing
2.72
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.7%3.5%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.5%7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.4%3.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%7.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
32.3%15.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3%16.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12%8.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.4%10.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%98.8%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,021 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,154 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $16,175 in total fines.
Federal fine
Nov 7, 2024
$8,021
Federal fine
Sep 25, 2024
$8,154
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 338 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
93.5 residents on an average day (75% of 125 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 17 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.