Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
West Janisch Health Care Center
617 W Janisch St · Houston, TX 77018 · 116 certified beds
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About West Janisch Health Care Center
West Janisch Health Care Center is a nursing home in Houston, Texas. Its capacity is 116 beds, below the Harris County median of 124 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Health Services Management. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 22 citations, the most recent on October 7, 2025. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.77 hours per resident per day. It is one of 62 nursing homes listed in Houston. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-800-252-2412. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (22)
Records from August 2023 to October 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0803Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2025.
September 12, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 7, 2024.
September 12, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 7, 2024.
November 2, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2023.
August 10, 2023
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 1, 2023.
August 10, 2023
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 1, 2023.
August 10, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 1, 2023.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $7,443
October 7, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 7, 2025, lasting 1 days (triggered by inspection on October 7, 2025).
August 2, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting August 31, 2023, lasting 1 days (triggered by inspection on August 2, 2023).
August 2, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,443 against this nursing home on August 2, 2023.
Staffing
3.77 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Health Services Management, a chain of 16 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.1 overall, 2.9 for health inspections, 2.8 for staffing, 3.6 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.
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