MEMORIAL CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER – HOUSTON, TX

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

1341 BLALOCK, Houston, TX 77055
(713) 468-7821
187 beds
All Houston facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
74.24
Score /100
#6284
National Rank

#6284
of 14703 facilities
National
57.3% position
#398
of 1177 in TX
State Rank
#36
of 97 in Harris
County Rank
#23
of 60 in Houston
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 77055
ZIP Rank






About Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterMemorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is located at 1341 Blalock, Houston, TX, reachable at (713) 468-7821. This Government – Hospital district facility operates 187.0 certified beds and serves an average of 132 residents per day. It is part of the Wellsential Health network (67 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2010-09-28. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Address

1341 Blalock, Houston, TX 77055

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 187 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Government – Hospital district
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: WELLSENTIAL HEALTH

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 10 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
74.24
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#6284 of 14703 nationally – #398 of 1177 in Texas

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center may be considered for families with limited options in Houston, TX, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightMemorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center currently provides 3 hours 23 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 16 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 57.5%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 23 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 15 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours53 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours16 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 5 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours12 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $64,398. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 3
Total Fines Amount $64398.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 3
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 134.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#6,284
of 14,703
National
Top 43%
#398
TX State
Top 34% in TX
#36
of 97
️ Harris County
#36 of 97
#23
of 60
️ Houston
#23 of 60
#1
of 2
ZIP 77055
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center ranks 6284th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 74.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 398th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Houston, it ranks 23rd out of 60 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,205 nationally and RN hours rank #13,254 nationally (#893 in TX).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 3.63 #6,877 / 14,703 #277 / 1,177 Above average
2023 3.92 #4,568 / 14,703 #152 / 1,177 Above average
2024 3.93 #4,701 / 14,703 #135 / 1,177 Above average
2025 3.38 #10,043 / 14,703 #392 / 1,177 Below average
2026 3.39 #10,205 / 14,703 #419 / 1,177 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 0.46 #9,499 / 14,703 #312 / 1,177 Below average
2023 0.64 #5,535 / 14,703 #84 / 1,177 Above average
2024 0.34 #11,717 / 14,703 #553 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.24 #13,437 / 14,703 #925 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2026 0.26 #13,254 / 14,703 #893 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2010-09-28. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (713) 468-7821 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 74.2/100, placing it #6284 of 14703 facilities nationally and #398 of 1177 in Texas. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 23 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 16 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 53 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 15 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 5 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 57.5%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $64,398. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $64,398, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 3. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 134.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Memorial City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center ranks 6284th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 74.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 398th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Houston, it ranks 23rd out of 60 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,205 nationally and RN hours rank #13,254 nationally (#893 in TX). Our composite quality score of 74.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Houston, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/texas/houston/

Contact and Location

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1341 BLALOCK, Houston, TX 77055
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 187
Average Residents / Day 132 (71% occupancy)
Ownership Type Government – Hospital district
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Harris County, TX
City Houston, TX
ZIP Code 77055
Approved Since September 28, 2010
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 676258
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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