Houston, TX

The Buckingham

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $87,456 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

8580 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX

(713) 979-3777

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

92

Certified beds

Average residents

66

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2006-08-28

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.52

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.44 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.30

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.95 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.93

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.01 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

5.74

All reported nurse hours · state 3.40 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

2.81

RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.90

Weekend nurse staffing · state 2.99 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

1.10

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.34 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.11

Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.54

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.84

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.34

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

9,786

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

22.55

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9829

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0.95

Baseline 20.33% · Performance 20.99% · Measure score 0.95 · Achievement 0.95 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

5.81

Baseline 4.42% · Performance 6.10% · Measure score 5.81 · Achievement 5.81 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 4.06 hours · Performance 3.17 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.96%
10.72%
0.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 706 · Observed rate 10.91% · Lower 95% interval 9.16%
Discharge to community 59.99%
50.57%
9.4 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 729 · Observed rate 52.67% · Lower 95% interval 55.09%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.81
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 68.91%
95.27%
26.4 pts worse
Numerator 266 · Denominator 386
Falls with major injury 0.26%
0.77%
0.5 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 386
Discharge self-care score 41.03%
53.69%
12.7 pts worse
Numerator 112 · Denominator 273
Discharge mobility score 38.46%
50.94%
12.5 pts worse
Numerator 105 · Denominator 273
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0.26%
2.29%
2 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 385 · Adjusted rate 0.26%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.1%
7.12%
1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 446 · Observed rate 6.05% · Lower 95% interval 4.43%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 100%
8.2%
91.8 pts better
Numerator 83 · Denominator 83
Staff flu vaccination coverage 57.52%
42%
15.5 pts better
Numerator 176 · Denominator 306
Discharge function score 41.39%
56.45%
15.1 pts worse
Numerator 113 · Denominator 273
Transfer of health information to provider 93.1%
95.95%
2.9 pts worse
Numerator 108 · Denominator 116
Transfer of health information to patient 98.74%
96.28%
2.5 pts better
Numerator 236 · Denominator 239
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 10.37%
25.2%
14.8 pts worse
Numerator 17 · Denominator 164

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
2.1
0.5 pts better
1.9
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 2.6 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.5
2.1
1.6 pts better
1.8
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 69.2%
97.1%
27.9 pts worse
93.4%
24.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 65.7% · Q2 69.2% · Q3 63.6% · Q4 81.0% · 4Q avg 69.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 65.7%
97.9%
32.2 pts worse
95.5%
29.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 65.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.9%
3.3%
0.4 pts better
3.3%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
2.7%
2.7 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.4%
3.3%
0.9 pts better
5.4%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 7.4%
18.9%
11.5 pts better
19.6%
12.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 15.0% · 4Q avg 7.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.1%
10.8%
0.3 pts worse
16.7%
5.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.5% · 4Q avg 11.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 27.3%
16.1%
11.2 pts worse
14.9%
12.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 27.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
0.5%
About the same
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.4%
0.8%
4.6 pts worse
1.7%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 4.5% · 4Q avg 5.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 13.4%
15.0%
1.6 pts better
19.8%
6.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 13.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 33.1%
4.2%
28.9 pts worse
5.1%
28 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 46.9% · Q2 39.6% · Q3 26.9% · 4Q avg 33.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 49.1%
89.7%
40.6 pts worse
81.7%
32.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 51.0% · Q2 43.8% · Q3 41.0% · Q4 61.3% · 4Q avg 49.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.4%
12.0%
3.6 pts better
12.0%
3.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.4% · Observed 8.3% · Expected 11.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
1.5%
0.3 pts better
1.6%
0.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 0.6% · Q4 0.4% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 65.5%
88.0%
22.5 pts worse
79.7%
14.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 65.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 26.4%
25.9%
0.5 pts worse
23.9%
2.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 26.4% · Observed 29.2% · Expected 26.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-28 · Fire 2025-08-28

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-25 · Fire 2024-07-25

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-06-01 · Fire 2023-06-01

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

Corrected 2025-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-07-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-01

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-07-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-01

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-07-14

C · Minimal harm 2023-06-01

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-07-14

C · Minimal harm 2023-06-01

K900 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-31

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-09-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-31

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-31

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-31

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-09-15

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-03-29

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-04-18

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-03-29

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-26

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-03-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-25

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-03-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-01

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2023-07-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-01

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-07-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-01

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-07-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-01

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-07-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-01

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-07-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$14,069 2025-03-29

Fine

Fine · fine $14,069

Fine

$4,587 2023-08-07

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$13,762 2023-07-17

Fine

Fine · fine $13,762

Fine

$4,587 2023-06-26

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-06-20

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-06-12

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-06-05

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-05-30

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-05-23

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-05-15

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-05-08

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$13,762 2023-04-17

Fine

Fine · fine $13,762

Fine

$4,580 2023-03-20

Fine

Fine · fine $4,580

Fine

Ownership

Brewer, Charles

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2002-07-26
Greystone Management Services Company, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2006-07-26
Jacob, Philip

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-08-29
Oommen, Biju

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2002-07-26
Waterhouse, Charles

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-10-02

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