Nursing home / skilled nursing
Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Houston, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 12921 Misty Willow Dr |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 77070 |
| County | Harris |
| Phone | 281-469-7881 |
| Website | https://mistywillowhealthcare.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 676251 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 124 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | April 21, 2010 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, in-house therapy, activities program, group outings |
Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is in 12921 Misty Willow Dr, Houston, TX 77070. Phone: 281-469-7881. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1, staffing 1, quality measures 4).
Misty Willow Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Houston provides nursing care around the clock, under the direction of doctors who work in the building. Its therapy team works in-house and offers both short and long-term rehabilitation, so residents see the same therapists through their stay. A monthly activities calendar, group outings, and rides to Sunday church services help residents stay active. CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 297.000; 3 federal fines totaling $64093.00.
More about this provider
| Misty Willow Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Houston provides 24-hour skilled nursing care directed by in-house physicians, plus in-house short and long-term rehabilitation. It also offers a full activities program with outings and church transportation. | |
| Services and programs | Nursing staff provides 24-hour round-the-clock care under the direction of in-house physicians. The in-house therapy team offers both short and long-term rehabilitation tailored to each person, with therapists who are full-time employees. The center also runs an activities program with a monthly calendar packed from morning to night, group outings and sightseeing trips in a wheelchair-lift van, and religious services with scheduled transportation to area churches on Sundays. |
| Who it serves | People who need skilled nursing care and short- or long-term rehabilitation, with family involvement in care planning from admission through discharge. |
| Visiting and contact details | Call (281) 469-7881 to schedule a tour. Before admission, admissions staff explain what will happen on arrival and set up an initial meeting with the resident and family. |
| Website | https://mistywillowhealthcare.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.27 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.32 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 127 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 297.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 807 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 127 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 807 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-12-04 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 9 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 14 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 7 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 9 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.29322 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.91701 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.14380 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.41303 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.90265 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.21726 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.86904 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 3 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 3 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 64093.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 507 |
| Chain Name | THE ENSIGN GROUP |
| Legal Business Name | LIBERTY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1 |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.4 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.8 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 347 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 3.3 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.8 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | None |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 78.0 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Where is Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center located?
Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is at 12921 Misty Willow Dr, Houston, Texas 77070.
What care and services does Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center offer?
Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, in-house therapy, activities program, group outings.
Is Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center's quality rating?
CMS gives Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center an overall star rating of 1 out of 5.
How do I contact Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center?
Call Misty Willow Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center at 281-469-7881.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.