Nursing home · Houston, TX
West Janisch Health Care Center
617 W Janisch St, Houston, TX 77018 · (713) 696-9093
West Janisch Health Care Center is a 116-bed nonprofit nursing home in Houston, Texas (Harris County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1995. On average it cares for 67 residents a day (about 58% of its certified beds). It is part of Health Services Management, a group of 16 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in Texas is 2.8.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Texas avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.77 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.62 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.53 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 68% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 44% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 2 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | October 7, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 14 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 6 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 1 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Winnie-Stowell Hospital District. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of West Janisch Health Care Center?
CMS rates West Janisch Health Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does West Janisch Health Care Center have?
116 certified beds, with an average of 67 residents a day.
Does West Janisch Health Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for West Janisch Health Care Center?
(713) 696-9093. Address: 617 W Janisch St, Houston, TX 77018.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).