Terra Bella Health And Wellness Suites
Houston, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676450) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 6 totaling $181,644
Phone: (346) 998-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Terra Bella Health And Wellness Suites has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Terra Bella reports total nurse staffing of about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.6%.
Terra Bella has 6 federal fines on record totaling $181,644.00, with no payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities under increased inspection.
About this facility
Terra Bella Health And Wellness Suites is a for-profit nursing home in Houston, Harris County, Texas, certified for 128 beds with an average of 106.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 28, 2018, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Terra Bella holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, staffing 2 stars, and quality measures 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.6%.
CMS penalty records show 6 federal fines totaling $181,644.00 assessed against this facility, and no payment denials on record.
CMS has designated Terra Bella as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, which identifies facilities with a history of persistent poor quality that receive increased CMS inspection scrutiny. This is not the same as an abuse icon; CMS data for this facility does not indicate an abuse icon flag.
Terra Bella is part of the Fundamental Healthcare chain, which operates 66 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
Families should review the full inspection record and quality data directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as CMS data is periodically updated.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Terra Bella has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Terra Bella is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 61.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $181,644.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated Terra Bella an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and receives increased inspection scrutiny; no abuse icon is indicated in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 128 beds and has an average daily population of 106.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Terra Bella is a for-profit corporation and part of the Fundamental Healthcare chain, which operates 66 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 28, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (1 star here), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 346-998-3500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 346-998-3500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Terra Bella at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676450?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.