Avir at Arden Wood, Houston
8810 Long Point Dr, Houston, TX 77055 · 1.2 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- CMS Special Focus Facility candidate
- 174 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Houston, TX · CMS Data August 2026
Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
How Does Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Rate?
Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 187-bed government-owned nursing home in Houston, TX. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.2 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on April 28, 2026, cited 9 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.2 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 9
- Certified beds
- 187
1341 Blalock
Houston, TX 77055
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.2 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.2 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.1 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 2.8 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 54% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 64% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | April 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 9 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 2 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 4 totaling $72,593 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 3.0% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 1.2% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.6% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 3.1% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 4.8% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.3% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 11% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 187 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 135 |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Legal business name | OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER |
| Chain or affiliated group | WELLSENTIAL HEALTH (67 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | September 2010 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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