Frank Burdick
May 2026
I was there one month for rehab the staff were excellent professional and caring. I would recommend this place for a loved one who needs care!
West Janisch Health Care Center
617 W Janisch St
3.8(55 ratings)
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Ownership type
- Registered nonprofit organization
- Memory care setup
- Secured memory care neighborhood on-site
- Rehab unit design
- Dedicated rehab neighborhood with private rooms
- Respiratory care offered
- Oxygen therapy and airway management available
What Families Think
Reviews of West Janisch Health Care Center are sharply divided: many families praise the nursing staff, therapy team, and homelike atmosphere, while a substantial number describe serious lapses in care, cleanliness, and communication. The facility handles skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care, with reviewers frequently naming specific staff members for praise even as others report neglect and unanswered call lights.
The Good
- Nurses and CNAs frequently praised as kind and attentive
- Physical and occupational therapy staff called excellent
- Warm, home-like atmosphere noted by many families
- Activities program includes music, dancing, and community visits
- Several staff members named individually for exceptional care
- Smooth admissions and case management experience reported
The Bad
- Multiple reports of slow or absent response to call lights
- Several reviewers describe cold or unappetizing food
- Repeated complaints about air conditioning not working properly
- Multiple reports of neglect including bed sores and missing belongings
- One detailed report of unsanitary conditions including roaches and urine smell
- Some reviewers cite unprofessional staff behavior and poor communication with families
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About West Janisch Health Care Center
West Janisch Health Care Center is located in a residential West Janisch neighborhood and provides rehabilitation, memory care, and skilled nursing services. The community emphasizes a warm, dignified approach to care, aiming to support residents' comfort, safety, and independence whether they are staying short-term or long-term.
The center offers specialty programs including its Rapid Recovery Program, a dedicated rehabilitation neighborhood featuring private rooms and modern rehabilitation equipment. For residents with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of memory loss, the secure Caring Cove memory care neighborhood provides a safe, supportive environment.
Clinical services include respiratory therapy such as oxygen therapy and airway management, speech therapy, occupational therapy focused on helping residents return to independent living, and customized stroke rehabilitation designed to help individuals relearn skills after a stroke.
West Janisch Health Care Center is a registered nonprofit organization, and residents and families have access to a long-term care ombudsman who can help resolve complaints confidentially and free of charge.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Help Me ChooseReviews
3.8overall · 55 ratings combined
3.8★ on Google (55)
creatively courtney
Apr 2026
Jaleesa was very helpful and kind. Her care and concern for the residents is amazing.
Olivia Specks
Apr 2026
Every time I go to this location I see the staff hard at work doing things to make the facility better. I can tell that the residents there are well taken care of.
Pearl Msibi
Mar 2026
As a healthcare community partner, this is one of my favorite facilities to visits and recommend. The facility is consistently well-maintained and clean. Staff members are attentive and proactive with activities, while monitoring and engaging with patients. The atmosphere at West Janisch is welcoming and comfortable. I absolutely encourage my community partners, families, social workers, case manager ect. to tour this facility.
Wendy Burmaster
Jan 2026
We had my MIL here in the rehabilitation area for 5 days in December 2025 and had to take her out because the food was too repulsive. Even my husband who isn't a super picky eater said the food was not appetizing. I get it that they're making in bulk but if your team tries to obtain a better food supplier contract then it'll help the residents! The nurses and PT staff were on point and kind. Praise God. We were there during the Durham elem school Christmas performance and that's great and heartwarming for residents! Praying for success and God's will since your location is one of the closest rehabilitation facilities/nursing homes in our Garden Oaks/Oak Forest area and with an aging population, young families need a great place for their aging parents if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does West Janisch Health Care Center offer?
West Janisch Health Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is West Janisch Health Care Center located?
West Janisch Health Care Center is located at 617 W Janisch St in Houston, Texas.
What do families say about West Janisch Health Care Center?
Reviews of West Janisch Health Care Center are sharply divided: many families praise the nursing staff, therapy team, and homelike atmosphere, while a substantial number describe serious lapses in care, cleanliness, and communication. The facility handles skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care, with reviewers frequently naming specific staff members for praise even as others report neglect and unanswered call lights.
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