Bayou Manor
Residential Care
4141 South Braeswood, Houston, TX 77025-3923
The purpose of Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. is to provide lifetime service to the elderly in the form of quality living and care in a Christian environment. This purpose demands that the management practices reflect the highest standards in providing services on a sound not for profit financial basis, while allowing each resident to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible at the highest level of personal dignity.
With 37 beds, Bayou Manor is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Houston average about 98 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Houston average of roughly 68%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Houston average about 2.6 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Houston average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 28%.
The community is located in Harris County, TX.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 7 problems at Bayou Manor. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Bayou Manor offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, independent living, and continuing care (CCRC).
Facility details
- Beds / units 37
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.3
- Annual staff turnover 28%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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