The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
West Janisch Health Care Center
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified · 116 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNon-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
1 of 5 stars overall. West Janisch Health Care Center has a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star staffing and quality ratings, and reported nurse staffing of 3.82 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1. It has no fines in the last 24 months, but it has a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8249 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 7, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8249.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.67
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81
- Nurse aides
- 2.35
- Weekend nursing
- 3.42
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 69%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.9%11.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.8%1.7%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.8%5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.9%4.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
33.3%21.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.1%11.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.8%16.9%Worsening
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).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
82.1%74.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—67.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
51.6%75.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: K
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $7,443 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
- 1 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 7, 2025
- 1 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 2, 2023
- $7,443
Federal fine
Aug 2, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2024
Now operated by Winnie-stowell Hospital District, previously Hsmtx/janisch-houston, LLC.
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT · 16 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67 residents on an average day (58% of 116 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 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.