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Brookdale Willowbrook Place

13500 BRETON RIDGE, HOUSTON, TX, 77070
(281) 807-4744
ensignservices.net
98 licensed beds

CMS rates Brookdale Willowbrook Place 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 30 citations across 13 inspections in the last three years, with $39,762 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
98
CMS facility ID
676236
Care type
Nursing home
County
Harris
Facility name
Brookdale Willowbrook Place
Legal entity
Champions Healthcare At Willowbrook
Street address
13500 BRETON RIDGE
City / state / ZIP
Houston, TX 77070
Phone
(281) 807-4744
Website
ensignservices.net

About this facility — Brookdale Willowbrook Place

Brookdale Willowbrook Place is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Houston, Texas. It is licensed for 98 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Texas (120 beds).

It is one of 720 senior care facilities in Houston and 1,179 skilled nursing facilities across Texas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of The Ensign Group, a group of 347 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Brookdale Willowbrook Place 30 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $39,762 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Joanne Leskowicz
Parent company
The Ensign Group
Ownership type
For profit - Individual

Registered owners & officers

Oakbend Medical Center
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2023
Agana, Benjamin
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Burnam, Soon
Officer — since 2023
Eapen, Sheila
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Ensign Services Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Freudenberger, Joseph
Officer — since 2023
Holman Health Holdings Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Keetch, Chad
Officer — since 2011
Marshall Lake Healthcare Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, Lp
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
The Ensign Group Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
11 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
2009-09-15
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
12 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$39,762 total
Last standard inspection
2026-04-23
Nurse staffing
3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$277 per day (≈ $8,420/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
0% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 92% private/other
Occupancy
54% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
right at the TX median of $277/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
98
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-07-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-07-29
2026-04-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-04-28
F-0677
G · Actual harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-04-28
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-04-28
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2026-04-28
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-04-28
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-04-28
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-28
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (22 citations)
2026-03-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-04-15
2025-12-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-12-10
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-10
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-10
2025-02-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
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 2025-03-20
2024-08-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-08-16
2024-01-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-01-15
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-01-16
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-01-15
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2024-01-15
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-15
2026-04-23Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-05-14
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-04-28
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-05-18
2025-02-25Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0781
F · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-02-21
2024-01-12Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-12
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-01-12
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-16
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-16
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-01-16
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-01-12
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-12

Federal penalties

2026-04-23Fine$8,492
2025-02-14Fine$31,270
Total fines$39,762
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 676236.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Texas.
Inspection citations, 3 years
30
More than 40% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 33
Federal fines, 3 years
$39,762
More than 72% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $15,642
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.4
Higher than 62% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
51%
Higher than 51% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 50%

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Texas average on 6 and worse on 9. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased16.3%15.8%13.5%Near state average
Lose too much weight4.6%2.9%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.8%0.3%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%0.8%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms0.5%2.3%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.0%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury6.0%3.2%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine97.7%96.4%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened14.8%12.9%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication12.2%17.8%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine89.8%97.0%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers4.6%3.7%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence18.4%12.5%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication13.3%9.8%15.4%Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine57.3%88.7%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.2%1.4%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine45.1%85.4%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission22.1%25.5%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit11.8%12.2%11.8%Near state average
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0755 3 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  • F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0761 2 inspections. 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.
  • F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-0355 2 inspections. Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

What its owners also hold

  • Oakbend Medical Center has an ownership stake on file at 32 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Texas

  • Licensing: Texas Health and Human Services
  • File a complaint: 800-458-9858 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-252-2412. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-252-5400. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • St Luke's Hospital At the Vintage, about 2.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Cypress Creek Hospital, about 6.9 miles.
  • Hca Houston Healthcare Tomball, about 9.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)
NPI 1598902132
Monthly federal file
Source
Secretary of State filings
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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