The Buckingham
8580 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77063 · Harris County
Non-profit · 92 certified beds · 62% occupancy · (713) 979-3777
The U.S. government (CMS) rates The Buckingham 4 out of 5 stars overall — above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 2 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
5.66 nurse hours per resident per day. 73% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 30.3% · RN turnover: 25%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0759 · Aug 28, 2025Corrected Oct 3, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Aug 28, 2025Corrected Oct 3, 2025
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Aug 28, 2025Corrected Oct 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0686 · Jul 31, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 15, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0842 · Jul 31, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 15, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0677 · Aug 28, 2025Corrected Oct 3, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0690 · Aug 28, 2025Corrected Oct 3, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Aug 28, 2025Corrected Oct 3, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Jul 31, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0684 · Jul 31, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 25 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.