Houston Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Houston, Harris County, Texas · CCN 676337 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Wellsential Health (67 facilities, chain average 2.7 stars)
CMS rates Houston Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 120 certified beds, 104 residents a day on average. 23 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 4 at immediate jeopardy; 4 fines totalling $81,227 and 1 payment denial.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 2 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.0261 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.25716 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.77581 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59.1% (registered nurses 44.4%) |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 complaint survey |
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-03-06 complaint survey |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-09 |
| 2025-06-27 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-06-27 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-28 |
| 2025-06-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-28 |
| 2025-06-17 complaint survey |
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0635 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-05-22 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
H Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-12 |
| 2025-05-22 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction 2025-06-22 |
| 2024-06-14 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-06-14 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-06-14 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-23 complaint survey |
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-13 |
| 2024-05-23 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-13 |
| 2024-05-23 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-13 |
| 2024-03-21 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-23 |
| 2024-03-21 complaint survey |
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0839 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-23 |
| 2024-01-22 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-23 |
| 2024-01-22 complaint survey |
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0678 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-23 |
| 2024-01-22 complaint survey |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-30 |
| 2023-04-06 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-20 |
| 2023-04-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-20 |
| 2023-04-06 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-20 |
| 2023-04-06 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-20 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-27 | Fine | $8,281 |
| 2025-05-22 | Fine | $45,146 |
| 2024-01-22 | Payment denial for 70 days from 2024-02-20 | — |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $13,900 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $13,900 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbend Medical Center Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2015-02-28 |
| Oakbend Medical Center Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-12 |
| Regency Ihs Clinical Consulting, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Regency Ihs Rehab LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-12 |
| Wellsential Of Houston Heights LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-12 |
| Wellsential Of Houston Heights LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Csv Rhea Management Holdco, LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Dwd Tx Holdings LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Jack And Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc. Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Reg Leased Opco LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Reg Operator Holdco LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Regency Texas Holdings LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Oakbend Medical Center Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2015-02-28 |
| Regency Integrated Health Services LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Wellsential Of Houston Heights LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Bersola, Charles Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Carter, Elizabeth Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-24 |
| Dekowski, Donovan Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Fransaw, Dominique Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Zaharia, Adrian Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-06-14 |
| Freudenberger, Joseph Individual | corporate officer | — | 2007-06-19 |
| Baird, Daniel Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2021-04-13 |
| Clapp, Barbara Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2021-06-01 |
| Cortese, Daren Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2021-08-10 |
| Freudenberger, Joseph Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2007-06-19 |
| Gibson, Patricia Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2021-08-01 |
| Haley, Jeff Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2016-07-15 |
| Hughes, Ruston Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-01-01 |
| King, Elizabeth Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-01-17 |
| Mandelbaum, Elliot Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Pisani, Adam Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2019-01-15 |
| Carter, Elizabeth Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-03-24 |
| Dekowski, Donovan Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Zaharia, Adrian Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-06-14 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Harris County.