Houston, TX

The Heights Of North Houston

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $39,207 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

303 Hollow Tree Lane, Houston, TX

(832) 705-8700

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

131

Certified beds

Average residents

104

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Touchstone Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2014-01-23

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

28 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars

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

0.41

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.44 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.81

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.95 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.23

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.01 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.45

All reported nurse hours · state 3.40 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.22

RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.01

Weekend nurse staffing · state 2.99 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.21

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.34 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.05

Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.41

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.49

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.35

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

22%

Annual RN turnover · state 52% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

39%

Annual nurse turnover · state 52% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

9,460

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

Performance score

23.60

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9832

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

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

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 7.65% · Performance 7.70% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

5.79

Performance 40.00% · Measure score 5.79 · Achievement 5.79 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.29

Baseline 3.17 hours · Performance 3.44 hours · Measure score 1.29 · Achievement 1.29 · Improvement 0.54

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 12.27%
10.72%
1.5 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 58 · Observed rate 20.69% · Lower 95% interval 8.32%
Discharge to community 43.79%
50.57%
6.8 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 47 · Observed rate 29.79% · Lower 95% interval 28.95%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.1
1.02
0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 35 · Denominator 35
Falls with major injury 2.86%
0.77%
2.1 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 35
Discharge self-care score 25%
53.69%
28.7 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 24
Discharge mobility score 29.17%
50.94%
21.8 pts worse
Numerator 7 · Denominator 24
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.86%
2.29%
0.6 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 35 · Adjusted rate 1.77%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.7%
7.12%
0.6 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 30 · Observed rate 13.33% · Lower 95% interval 3.97%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 109
Staff flu vaccination coverage 9.34%
42%
32.7 pts worse
Numerator 83 · Denominator 889
Discharge function score 25%
56.45%
31.5 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 24
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 0%
25.2%
25.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 21

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
97.1%
2.6 pts better
93.4%
6.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.9% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
97.9%
1 pts worse
95.5%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.8%
3.3%
0.5 pts better
3.3%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 2.8% · 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% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.5%
3.3%
0.8 pts better
5.4%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.7%
18.9%
2.2 pts better
19.6%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.4% · Q2 17.3% · Q3 18.8% · Q4 15.1% · 4Q avg 16.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.6%
10.8%
1.2 pts better
16.7%
7.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 11.5% · 4Q avg 9.6% · 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 ability to walk independently worsened 10.2%
15.4%
5.2 pts better
16.3%
6.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 21.5% · Q3 10.3% · 4Q avg 10.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.4%
16.1%
6.7 pts better
14.9%
5.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 7.6% · Q3 12.7% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 9.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.5%
0.5 pts better
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% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
0.8%
0.3 pts worse
1.7%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.6%
15.0%
2.6 pts worse
19.8%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.3% · Q2 21.0% · Q3 23.8% · Q4 9.7% · 4Q avg 17.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.8%
4.2%
1.6 pts worse
5.1%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 7.8% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 5.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.7%
89.7%
9 pts better
81.7%
17 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.9% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 96.5% · 4Q avg 98.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 0.0%
12.0%
12 pts better
12.0%
12 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.0% · Observed 0.0% · Expected 16.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.7%
88.0%
6.7 pts better
79.7%
15 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.7%
25.9%
1.2 pts better
23.9%
0.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.7% · Observed 40.0% · Expected 38.6% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-08 · Fire 2025-05-08

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-01 · Fire 2024-03-01

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

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

Cycle 3 Health 2022-12-30 · Fire 2022-12-30

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-06-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-06-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-06-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-06-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-01

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-04-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-01

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-04-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-12-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-12-30

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-27

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 2025-07-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

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 2025-06-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-06-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2025-06-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

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 2025-06-01

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-03-01

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-05-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-01

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 2024-03-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-01

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-01

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-01

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 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-03-08

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-04-12

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-12

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-05-05

G · Actual harm 2022-12-30

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-02-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

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 2023-02-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

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 2023-02-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-02-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

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 2023-02-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-30

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 2023-02-03

C · Minimal harm 2022-12-30

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-02-03

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,021 2024-03-01

Fine

Fine · fine $8,021

Fine

$15,593 2023-04-12

Fine

Fine · fine $15,593

Fine

$15,593 2023-04-12

Fine

Fine · fine $15,593

Fine

Ownership

Liberty County Hospital District No. 1

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 35 facilities 2017-04-01
Boening, Christopher

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2020-01-13
Campbell, Leslie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2020-04-01
Castillo, Lynnea

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2017-04-01
International Bank Of Commerce

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-28
Keybank National Association

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 44 facilities 2017-04-01
Martin, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-10-17
Sehlke, Bryon

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 25 facilities 2017-04-01
Stokes-Bostic, Maya

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-02-28
Stratton, Charles

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 35 facilities 2005-05-01
Touchstone Strategies-Nw Houston LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2017-04-01
Zurovec, Darrell

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2017-08-01

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