West Janisch Health Care Center
617 W Janisch St · Houston, TX · 77018 · 7136969093
116 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Health Services Management
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
70% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 70% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,443 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
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.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C October 7, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
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.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 10, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G August 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
| August 2, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
| August 2, 2023 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675543 · certified since October 31, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.