All citations for Houston House

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

April 2, 2026

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. 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 December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

  2. 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 December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

  7. 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 December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (January 28, 2024).

  8. 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 December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

  10. 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 December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

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

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0699, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2024).

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.