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Garden Terrace at Houston

7887 Cambridge St

3.7(197 ratings)· Houston average: 4.3

Part of Life Care Centers of America · 147 communities · 4.5★ average

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
120
Therapy services
On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Room types
Both private and shared room options available

What Families Think

Garden Terrace at Houston is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility whose reviews are sharply divided: many families praise attentive, kind staff members by name and a clean, well-maintained building, while a significant number of others describe serious lapses in basic care, food quality, and communication. Overall Google rating sits at 3.7 from nearly 200 reviews, reflecting this mixed experience.

The Good

  • Staff repeatedly praised by name for compassion
  • Facility consistently described as clean and well-kept
  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapy on-site
  • Rehab outcomes and PT progress praised by families
  • Admissions and business office staff singled out for helpfulness

The Bad

  • Multiple complaints about food quality, temperature, and lack of variety
  • Several reports of slow response to call lights and basic needs
  • One serious report of missed medications, theft, and unsanitary showers
  • Communication and returned phone calls described as unreliable by several reviewers
  • One report of transportation errors causing missed medical appointments

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Garden Terrace at Houston is a senior living community in Houston, Texas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Emergency Call System and Wheelchair Accessible. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 197 reviews.

About Garden Terrace at Houston

Garden Terrace at Houston is a skilled nursing home and rehabilitation center serving residents of Houston, TX. The community is designed as a safe, comfortable place where patients can receive compassionate care from associates who are specially trained in dementia care.

The facility offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies for patients who can benefit from these services, helping them maintain higher function longer. An in-house team of therapists and nurses creates individualized care plans that focus on the specific goals and needs of each resident and patient.

Beyond clinical care, the community provides activities designed to engage residents' minds through pastimes that are meaningful to them, supporting overall well-being alongside medical and rehabilitative services.

Types of Care at Garden Terrace at Houston

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Garden Terrace at Houston

3.7overall · 197 ratings combined

3.7★ on Google (197)

Joseph Sanders

Jul 2026

via Google

Very friendly and helpful staff. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the facility and the professionalism of the nurses on duty.

Josh Willis

Jul 2026

via Google

Really sweet staff here. Yolanda Espinosa, the wound care specialist is taking great care of my dad, as are all the nurses and aids

Suzy Quan

Jul 2026

via Google

NEGLIGENT<br>MULTIPLE STATE COMPLAINTS<br>This establishment has signage indicating they are a memory care facility when they aren't licensed to do so.<br><br>" It is illegal for a nursing home in Texas to advertise or promote specialized Alzheimer's or memory care on their signage unless they possess the required state certification and actively provide that specialized care.Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapters 242 and 247, any facility that advertises or promotes services for residents with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders must meet strict regulatory standards. They are legally required to file a Memory Care Disclosure Statement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) that outlines exactly what specialized care and security they provide. A facility displaying signage for memory care without actually offering it constitutes false advertising and regulatory noncompliance."<br><br>FALSE ADVERTISING and Breaking HHSC Regulations

Janice Williams

Jul 2026

via Google

I was at Garden Terrace for rehab and my stay was great from the managers, nurses team, medicine team, physical therapy/occupational therapy teams and housekeeping all were terrific and they have become my family. Thank you each and everyone.

Jayne Jackson

Jul 2026

via Google

Our Mother has been at Garden Terrace for over a year and has had a good all around experience. As daughters managing her care, we just wanted to thank Carol Sims, the Business Office Manager, for always going over and above! Whether she is staying on top of the financials or offering her knowledge and expertise in patient care, she always does it with a caring heart and endless kindness! We sure appreciate you Carol!

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Government Inspection History

10 inspection visits in the last three years, 28 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 22, 2026Health Complaint5 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 19, 2026

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 19, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 19, 2026

Apr 6, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 16, 2026

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 16, 2026

Dec 9, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 10, 2025

Jun 19, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 1, 2025

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 11, 2025

  • Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 1, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 1, 2025

Jul 10, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 7, 2024

May 23, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 21, 2024

  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 21, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 21, 2024

Nov 1, 2023Health Complaint6 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 9, 2023

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 9, 2023

  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 9, 2023

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 9, 2023

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 9, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 9, 2023

Oct 5, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 3, 2023

Jul 25, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2023

Mar 24, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 3, 2023

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2023

  • Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 3, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Garden Terrace at Houston offer?

Garden Terrace at Houston offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Garden Terrace at Houston cost?

Garden Terrace at Houston has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Houston that publish rates start around $4,000 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Garden Terrace at Houston located?

Garden Terrace at Houston is located at 7887 Cambridge St in Houston, Texas.

What do families say about Garden Terrace at Houston?

Garden Terrace at Houston is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility whose reviews are sharply divided: many families praise attentive, kind staff members by name and a clean, well-maintained building, while a significant number of others describe serious lapses in basic care, food quality, and communication. Overall Google rating sits at 3.7 from nearly 200 reviews, reflecting this mixed experience.

How did Garden Terrace at Houston do on recent health and safety inspections?

Garden Terrace at Houston had 10 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 28 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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