The Heights Of North Houston
Houston, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676356) · 131 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $31,541 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (832) 705-8700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Heights Of North Houston has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is also 2 out of 5.
The Heights Of North Houston reports total nurse staffing of 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.2%.
CMS records show The Heights Of North Houston has 2 federal fines totaling $31,541.00 and 1 payment denial on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
The Heights Of North Houston is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since January 23, 2014. It is licensed for 131 certified beds, with an average of 94.1 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Texas state average of 2.65. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $31,541.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
This facility is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Heights Of North Houston has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.31 hours per resident per day, with 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 48.2%, corresponding to a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $31,541.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 131 beds and has an average of 94.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which includes 25 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 23, 2014.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 respectively out of 5 in those categories.
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 8327058700 or check Medicare Care Compare for confirmation.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8327058700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676356?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.