Nursing home / skilled nursing
West Janisch Health Care Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Houston, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 W Janisch St |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 77018 |
| County | Harris |
| Phone | 713-696-9093 |
| Website | https://westjanischhealthcarecenter.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 675543 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 116 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | October 31, 1995 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
West Janisch Health Care Center is in 617 W Janisch St, Houston, TX 77018. Phone: 713-696-9093. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1, staffing 3, quality measures 3). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 230.500; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 67.9%.
More about this provider
| The site describes West Janisch Health Care Center as one of the area's leading providers of quality rehabilitation, memory and skilled nursing care, offering specialty programs in rehabilitation, memory care, and wound care, a Rapid Recovery Program with private rooms, and the secure Caring Cove memory care neighborhood. It lists awards including a 5 Star Rating in Quality Measures, membership in the Music and Memory Community with HHSC, a CMS grant for iN2L Computer Technology, the 2018 Nursing Home and Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Improvement Award, and Reliant Rehabilitation Excellence in Quality awards. The FAQ states the monthly cost includes meal service, housekeeping, amenity fees, and cost of care, with furnished rooms, cable-ready rooms, Wi-Fi throughout, medical equipment, beauty/barber services, and transportation. | |
| Services and programs | Rehabilitation, Memory care - secure Caring Cove neighborhood for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss, Wound care, Rapid Recovery Program - distinct rehabilitation neighborhood with private rooms, Speech therapy, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Respiratory therapy - oxygen therapy and airway management, Stroke rehabilitation, Healthy nutritional assessments individualized for everyone, Skilled nursing care, Long-term care; short, long and rehabilitation stays |
| Who it serves | Short-term and longer-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation residents, including individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss in the secure Caring Cove memory care neighborhood. |
| Payment types it states | The FAQ page states the center accepts Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BCBS Out-Of-State Plans, Care Improvement Plus, Community Health Choice, Integrated Health Plan, Inc., Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc., National Preferred Provider Network/Plan Care America LLC, Aetna, Advantage Health Solutions, Tri-Care, Medicaid Pending, MultiPlan Inc., Prime Health Services, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry Health Plans, Humana, and United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). |
| Visiting and contact details | Visiting hours are 8am-8pm; visitors arriving before 8am or after 8pm are asked to visit their loved one in the main lobby so other residents are not disturbed. Phone: 713-696-9093. |
| Website | https://westjanischhealthcarecenter.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 | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 3 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 3 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.62 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.77 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 302 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 230.500 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 16 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 302 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 16 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-10-07 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 14 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 3 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 14 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 1 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.37936 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 44.4 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.97809 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 67.9 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.77065 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.39265 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 2 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.38157 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.49712 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.52706 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 257 |
| Chain Name | HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT |
| Legal Business Name | WINNIE-STOWELL HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 3.6 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.8 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 16 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 3.1 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.9 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | Y |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 66.9 |
| 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 West Janisch Health Care Center
Where is West Janisch Health Care Center located?
West Janisch Health Care Center is at 617 W Janisch St, Houston, Texas 77018.
What care and services does West Janisch Health Care Center offer?
West Janisch Health Care Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is West Janisch Health Care Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. West Janisch Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is West Janisch Health Care Center's quality rating?
CMS gives West Janisch Health Care Center an overall star rating of 1 out of 5.
How do I contact West Janisch Health Care Center?
Call West Janisch Health Care Center at 713-696-9093.
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.