Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Houston House during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Surveyors found that dietary staff failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dry storage areas, including unlabeled food containers, a commercial range with heavy oily grime and food debris, dirty floors and plumbing under dishwashing areas, and a leaking sink with a nearby floor drain that had a broken cover and black grime. Ceiling diffusers in the kitchen and dry storage had visible dust and brown residue, and the dishwasher hood vent and exterior were soiled with dust and flaky grime. In dry storage, multiple dented canned goods, including vegetables, soups, and pumpkin, were stored on shelves instead of being removed, and food debris was scattered on the floor and along walls beneath shelving. Staff interviews confirmed that vents had not been cleaned as scheduled, the area under the dishwasher remained contaminated with a black substance, dented cans were not consistently removed from stock, and maintenance issues such as leaks and drain problems had not been fully addressed.
A facility failed to accurately code the MDS for a resident, omitting a PTSD diagnosis despite it being part of the resident's medical history. The MDS Coordinator and DON acknowledged the oversight, highlighting a discrepancy between the facility's practice and expectations for accurate resident assessments.
The facility failed to use pasteurized eggs for fried eggs with runny yolks, increasing the risk of food-borne illness for several residents. Observations revealed unsanitary conditions in the kitchen, including unrestrained hair, missing floor tiles, and maintenance issues with the walk-in refrigerator. Residents confirmed receiving undercooked eggs, and the facility acknowledged the need for pasteurized eggs and repairs.
Unsanitary Kitchen and Dry Storage Practices in Dietary Services
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors identified a deficiency in the facility’s failure to store and distribute food under sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dry storage areas, contrary to the facility’s own policies on food receiving, storage, and cleaning. Observations on multiple days showed four unlabeled clear plastic containers holding various cereals, despite policy requiring all foods to be labeled and dated. The commercial gas range had oily grime buildup around each burner, on the exterior surface, door handle, and oven interior, with scattered food debris on the floor beneath. The floor, wall, and plumbing pipes below the dishwashing counters and garbage disposal sink had scattered debris, an oily film, and a black substance. The dishwasher hood vent interior had a buildup of gray dust, and the commercial dishwasher exterior had flaky white grime with scattered debris on the floor beneath. A sink near the back door leaked onto the floor when water flowed from the faucet, and a nearby floor drain had a non‑intact cover with black grime buildup inside. In the dry food storage area, surveyors observed multiple dented cans of peas, pumpkin, condensed tomato soup, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and diced tomatoes with green chilies stored on shelves, despite facility staff stating dented or rusted cans should be returned and not left on the shelves. The dry storage area also had scattered food debris on the floor and along the walls below the food shelves, and two ceiling diffusers near the food shelves had dust buildup and a brown substance on their front exterior surfaces. Additional ceiling diffusers in the kitchen and near the dietary office were observed with dust buildup and a brown substance. Staff interviews confirmed awareness of black substance under the dishwasher, dented cans being kept in a cabinet until delivery day, a leaking kitchen sink, an uncleared clogged floor drain with a new cover on order, and that the vent over the dishwasher and ceiling vents had not been cleaned as scheduled. The Administrator acknowledged that the kitchen and dining area should be kept in good repair, vents should be clean, the floor should not have a black substance with signs of mold, and dented cans should not be on the dry storage shelves.
Inaccurate MDS Coding for Resident with PTSD
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for a resident, leading to a deficiency in the assessment process. Specifically, the MDS for a resident with multiple diagnoses, including PTSD, did not address the PTSD diagnosis. This oversight was identified during a review of the resident's medical record and the annual MDS. The facility's policy requires that the information on the assessment reflects the resident's status during the observation period, but this was not adhered to in this case. Interviews with the MDS Coordinator and the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed that the PTSD diagnosis should have been included in the MDS. The MDS Coordinator mentioned that if a diagnosis like diabetes was not mentioned by the physician for 60 days, it would not be addressed in the MDS assessment. However, the DON and Administrator stated that they expected the MDS to accurately reflect the resident's condition and diagnoses at the time of the assessment, indicating a discrepancy between the facility's practice and expectations.
Failure to Use Pasteurized Eggs and Maintain Sanitary Conditions
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to store and distribute food under sanitary conditions, which increased the risk of cross-contamination and food-borne illness. Specifically, the facility did not utilize pasteurized eggs to prepare fried eggs with uncongealed yolks for seven residents. Observations revealed that the kitchen staff, including Dietary Aides, were not fully restraining their hair as required by the facility's policy. Additionally, the facility lacked a policy on the use of pasteurized eggs, and the dietary staff had not been trained to use pasteurized eggs for runny yolk preparations. Further observations of the kitchen and dining areas revealed several maintenance issues that could contribute to unsanitary conditions. These included an emptied disposable towel dispenser, a section of vinyl baseboard peeled away, dust and a brown substance on ceiling diffusers, and missing floor tiles. The walk-in refrigerator was found to have no pasteurized eggs, with several boxes of non-pasteurized eggs present. The refrigerator also had a black substance on the door gasket, holes in the interior walls, and ice build-up, all of which were acknowledged by the Dietary Manager and Maintenance Director as needing repair. Interviews with residents confirmed that they were served fried eggs with runny yolks, which is their preference, but these were prepared using non-pasteurized eggs. The Dietary Manager and Administrator acknowledged the issue, noting that pasteurized eggs should have been used, and the residents were put on high awareness for the risk of food-borne illness. The Director of Nursing was informed, and the facility planned to replace non-pasteurized eggs with pasteurized ones to prevent further risk.
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