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Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

8861 FULTON ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77022
(713) 862-1616
www.caringhealthcare.net/highland-park
120 licensed beds

CMS rates Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 30 citations across 9 inspections in the last three years, with $40,186 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
675493
Care type
Nursing home
County
Harris
Facility name
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Street address
8861 FULTON ST
City / state / ZIP
Houston, TX 77022
Phone
(713) 862-1616
Website
www.caringhealthcare.net/highland-park

About this facility — Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Houston, Texas. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to 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 Caring Healthcare Group, a group of 14 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 30 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $40,186 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

Parent company
Caring Healthcare Group
Ownership type
Non profit - Other

Registered owners & officers

Higgins, Michael
Managing employee — since 2022
Murrell, Edward
Officer — since 2017
Shapiro, Menachem
Operational control — since 2014
Winnie-stowell Hospital District
Operational control — since 2004

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1995-04-26
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
2 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$40,186 total
Last standard inspection
2025-06-27
Nurse staffing
3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$244 per day (≈ $7,420/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
85% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 9% private/other
Occupancy
67% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
12% below the TX median of $277/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2025-06-27Health inspection2 citations
F-0692
K · Immediate jeopardy
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-06-28
F-0695
K · Immediate jeopardy
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-06-28
2024-09-10Health 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 2024-09-12
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2024-09-30
F-0732
C · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-09-30
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (25 citations)
2024-04-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-04-25
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 2024-04-27
F-0686
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-25
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-25
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-04-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-09
F-0755
D · 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 2024-04-09
2023-02-17Health inspection5 citations
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-03-14
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-03-14
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-03-14
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 2023-03-14
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-03-14
2025-06-27Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-06-28
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-06-28
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-06-28
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-06-28
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-06-28
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-06-28
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-06-28
2024-04-24Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-23
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-04-24
2023-02-17Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-03-20
K-0342
E · No harm found
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2023-03-25
K-0929
E · No harm found
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2023-03-25

Federal penalties

2025-06-27Fine$40,186
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 675493.

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
$40,186
More than 72% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $15,642
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.5
Higher than 67% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
56%
Higher than 66% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 50%

Resident outcomes

On 17 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Texas average on 14 and worse on 0. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased10.7%15.8%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight1.4%2.9%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.3%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.3%0.8%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms0.6%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 injury0.8%3.2%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%96.4%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened9.7%12.9%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication8.0%17.8%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine95.1%97.0%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers3.2%3.7%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence7.9%12.5%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication4.2%9.8%15.4%Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.5%88.7%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.0%1.4%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine92.6%85.4%80.1%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.

  • K-0324 2 inspections. Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
  • K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • F-0759 2 inspections. Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
  • F-0677 2 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  • F-0755 2 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

  • Memorial Hermann Hospital System, about 3.8 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • St Joseph Medical Center, about 6.4 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center, about 8.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.986 ratings on Google
★★★★★Judy Choi · 2026-03-09 · via Google

“My mother has been living at this facility for about a year, and we are truly grateful for the care she has been receiving. The staff takes care of many things that family members cannot always manage themselves, and it gives us great peace of mind. One of the things we especially appreciate is that they provide Korean meals and have Korean-speaking staff and activities for Korean residents. Bein…”

★★★★★POZ Impact · 2026-03-15 · via Google

“I had a wonderful experience with Highland Park Rehab and Nursing and cannot say enough positive things about the level of care provided. The staff is incredibly compassionate, attentive, and professional. They truly treat residents with dignity and respect, taking the time to get to know each person and their individual needs. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and has a welcoming environme…”

★★★★★Scott B · 2026-05-06 · via Google

“Absolutely the best rehabilitation sessions I have ever had with my grandmother! No loss of dignity while still pushing them to meet their goals. Speaking to them how they can even understand! The staff from entrance to exit was nothing short of exemplary. It's the type of service that seems heartfelt and not fake at all. Everyone there loves their job like they're paying them right and treating t…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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