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Misty Willow Healthcare & Rehabilition Center

12921 Misty Willow Dr, Houston, TX 77070

Nursing Home Care

Misty Willow Healthcare & Rehabilition Center is a senior care community located in Houston, TX. It provides nursing home care for older adults in the Houston area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (281) 469-7881.

Operated by The Ensign Group, which runs 419 communities in our directory.

Employer rating 3.3 out of 5 39 reviews from their own employees on Indeed. See what they say.

Misty Willow Healthcare & Rehabilition Center is licensed for 124 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Houston average about 100 beds.

Medicare rates this community 1 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 14 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Houston average about 3.7 hours.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 30 problems at Misty Willow Healthcare & Rehabilition Center. 8 findings involved harm to a resident, including 8 that put residents in immediate danger. 11 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $79,412.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected March 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • Put residents in immediate danger, a pattern Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 16, 2025.

  • Put residents in immediate danger, a pattern Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 16, 2025.

  • Put residents in immediate danger, a pattern Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 16, 2025.

  • Put residents in immediate danger, a pattern 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.

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 16, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Inspected March 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by December 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by December 6, 2025.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by December 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by December 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by December 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

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

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by December 6, 2025.

  • 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.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by December 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 16, 2025.

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.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Misty Willow Healthcare & Rehabilition Center offers nursing home care.

Facility details

  • Beds / units 124
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
  • Last health inspection December 2025

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