Nursing home / skilled nursing
North Houston Transitional Care
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Houston, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 9814 GRANT RD |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 77070 |
| County | Harris |
| Phone | 281-547-0123 |
| Website | http://nh-tc.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 676434 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 70 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | October 20, 2017 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | Y |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy |
North Houston Transitional Care is in 9814 GRANT RD, Houston, TX 77070. Phone: 281-547-0123. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 3, staffing 1, quality measures 5).
North Houston Transitional Care focuses on helping patients recover and return home after an illness or a major medical event. Physical, occupational and speech therapy is available seven days a week, and most patients start rehab within 24 hours of admission. The center offers daily activities and a full-service dining program with diets designed by its in-house registered dietitian. CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 71.250; 1 federal fines totaling $11508.00; total nursing staff turnover 63.4%.
More about this provider
| North Houston Transitional Care is a Houston skilled nursing facility focused on short-term recovery, offering physical, occupational and speech therapy seven days a week, daily activities, and dietitian-designed dining. | |
| Services and programs | The facility focuses on successful recovery and a quick return home after an illness or a major medical event. Physical, occupational and speech therapy is provided under the guidance of licensed experts and is available seven days a week; most patients start rehab within 24 hours of admission and receive therapy up to five times per week, with progress reviewed weekly by an interdisciplinary team of nurses, therapists and dietitians. The site also describes daily activities for a wide variety of interests, an activity calendar posted in each room, and a full-service dining program with diets designed by a full-time, in-house registered dietitian. Its team is trained in caring for high-acuity patients and infectious diseases such as COVID-19, with a dedicated infection prevention nurse. |
| Who it serves | Patients recovering from an illness or a major medical event, including high-acuity patients who need rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. |
| Payment types it states | The site states it accepts private pay, all PPOs, and a wide range of insurances and HMOs including Medicare, UHC, UHC Wellmed, Humana, BCBS, Aetna, and Wellcare. |
| Visiting and contact details | The site says family and friends play a critical role in residents' well-being and asks readers to call for the most current, detailed information on visitation options. Phone: (281) 547-0123. Angel Ekster can be reached at (346) 325-3421 to discuss questions by phone or schedule a video chat. |
| Website | http://nh-tc.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 3 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.56 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.79 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 12 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 71.250 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 249 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 12 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 249 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-04-30 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 3 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 7 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 3 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 7 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.62448 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 75.0 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 1.15191 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 63.4 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.40363 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.95921 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.83540 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.45564 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.45246 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 11508.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 690 |
| Chain Name | PACS GROUP |
| Legal Business Name | WEBSTERIDENCE OPCO, LLC |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.5 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.5 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 277 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 3.0 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.5 |
| 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 | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 63.7 |
| 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 North Houston Transitional Care
Where is North Houston Transitional Care located?
North Houston Transitional Care is at 9814 GRANT RD, Houston, Texas 77070.
What care and services does North Houston Transitional Care offer?
North Houston Transitional Care offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy.
Is North Houston Transitional Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. North Houston Transitional Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is North Houston Transitional Care's quality rating?
CMS gives North Houston Transitional Care an overall star rating of 3 out of 5.
How do I contact North Houston Transitional Care?
Call North Houston Transitional Care at 281-547-0123.
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.