Federal & State Data · Every Licensed Facility · Updated May 06, 2026

Nursing Homes in Houston, TX

All 105 licensed facilities ranked by federal Clarity Score — not by who pays a $5,000 referral commission.

105
Licensed Facilities
51
Avg Clarity Score
0
Medicare Certified
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Source: CMS Federal Inspection Database · State Licensing Data · palmelle.com

📊 Summary — Nursing Homes in Houston, TX

According to federal CMS inspection data, there are 105 licensed nursing homes in Houston, TX. The average Clarity Score across all facilities is 51/100 — a composite from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics updated May 06, 2026.

The highest-rated nursing home in Houston is Sharpville Residence and Rehabilitation Center, with a Clarity Score of 69/100. Other top-ranked facilities include Avir at Courtyard, Afton Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

0 of these facilities accept Medicare. 8 have active critical inspection flags — all displayed transparently on each facility's Palmelle page. Unlike directories that charge families $3,000–$7,000 referral fees and omit facilities that won't pay, Palmelle lists every licensed nursing home in Houston, ranked only by what federal inspectors found.

Source: CMS federal inspection data via Palmelle · palmelle.com · Updated May 06, 2026
105
Total Licensed
Nursing Homes
51/100
Average
Clarity Score
0
Medicare
Certified
8
With Critical
Inspection Flags

Nursing Homes in Houston, TX

105 facilities · ranked by Clarity Score

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Why this list is different from A Place for Mom

A Place for Mom, Caring.com, and SeniorAdvisor earn $3,000–$7,000 per family placement. Facilities that won't pay those fees get omitted from their results — meaning families never see them. Palmelle lists all 105 licensed nursing homes in Houston, including those that don't pay commissions, ranked only by what federal inspectors found. Learn more →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Houston, TX?
There are 105 licensed nursing homes in Houston, TX according to federal CMS and state licensing data updated May 06, 2026. Palmelle lists all of them — including facilities that don't pay referral fees to other directories.
What is the best nursing home in Houston, TX?
Based on federal CMS inspection data, Sharpville Residence and Rehabilitation Center has the highest Clarity Score (69/100) among nursing homes in Houston, TX. Other top-ranked facilities include Avir at Courtyard, Afton Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Clarity Scores are calculated from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics — they cannot be purchased or influenced.
What is the average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Houston?
The average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Houston, TX is 51/100. Scores of 80+ indicate strong federal inspection results. Scores of 50–79 are average. Scores below 50 indicate concerns worth investigating before choosing a facility.
Do nursing homes in Houston accept Medicare?
0 of the 105 nursing homes in Houston, TX are Medicare-certified according to CMS data. Medicare certification is verified annually during federal inspections.
Are there nursing homes in Houston with serious violations?
8 nursing homes in Houston, TX have critical inspection flags in federal data. Palmelle displays all flags transparently on each facility's page — we never hide negative findings. A Clarity Score below 50 is a signal to examine a facility's inspection history closely before making a decision.