All citations for F W Huston Medical Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 50 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.