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 30 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, 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).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, 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).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, 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).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2023).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 28, 2023).

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.