ElderGrade
F

39/100

Poor

West Janisch Health Care Center

617 W Janisch St, Houston, TX 77018

CMS 1/5 stars #67 of 96 in Harris County (713) 696-9093
Certified beds
116
Occupancy
58%
Ownership
Non-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.

  • 3 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.

  • $7,443 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 69%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

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

10/30

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

  • -20 for 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

20/30

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

  • 3.87 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.67 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

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

  • 69% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

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

Enforcement history

4/10

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

  • $7,443 in federal fines across 1 action(s)
  • -4 for 2 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • 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 3.82 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.67 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.42 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 69.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 22 citations

Last standard health inspection: October 7, 2025 (10 months ago).

K Oct 7, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

K Oct 7, 2025 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

E Oct 7, 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

E Oct 7, 2025 F0803 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 7, 2025 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 7, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 7, 2025 F0641 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 7, 2025 F0657 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT, which operates 16 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT, INC. Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
JANISCH-HOUSTON REALTY, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
MURRELL, EDWARD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HSMTX/JANISCH-HOUSTON, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BAVARE, ARUSHA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MUSTAFA, BEVERLY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WHITE, JOSHUA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BAXTER, KEVIN Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
JACKSON, BRIAN Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT, INC. Organization ADP OF THE SNF
HSMTX/JANISCH-HOUSTON, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
JANISCH-HOUSTON REALTY, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about West Janisch Health Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for West Janisch Health Care Center? +

West Janisch Health Care Center holds an ElderGrade of F (39 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". 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 West Janisch Health Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.82 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has West Janisch Health Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 22 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 West Janisch Health Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, West Janisch Health Care 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.