ElderGrade
D

42.4/100

Below average

Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

12921 Misty Willow Dr, Houston, TX 77070

CMS 1/5 stars #62 of 96 in Harris County (281) 469-7881
Certified beds
124
Occupancy
72%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • Special Focus Facility

    CMS has placed this home in its Special Focus Facility program for a persistent pattern of poor care. These homes get inspected twice as often.

  • 8 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $79,412 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 3 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

7.9/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 8 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -2.1 for 23 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.35 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $79,412 in federal fines across 3 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 54 (grade D) — CMS Special Focus Facility
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.30 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.35 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.87 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 30 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 4, 2025 (8 months ago).

J Mar 9, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

D Mar 9, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 4, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 4, 2025 F0805

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 4, 2025 F0813

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 4, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 4, 2025 F0694

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 4, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP, which operates 346 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ALI, NIDA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FITZGERALD, TAMI Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BURNAM, SOON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KEETCH, CHAD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
STRATTON, CHARLES Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MISTY WILLOW HEALTHCARE, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ALI, NIDA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FITZGERALD, TAMI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MISTY WILLOW HEALTHCARE, INC. Organization ADP OF THE SNF
NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS, INC. Organization ADP OF THE SNF
TEXAS NHI INVESTORS, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

What is the ElderGrade for Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center? +

Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center holds an ElderGrade of D (42.4 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.30 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 8 of the 30 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.