The Buckingham is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Houston, Texas. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 5.74 hours per resident per day, above the Texas average of 3.40. Its most recent inspection on Aug 28, 2025 cited 12 deficiencies.
13 fines totaling $87,456 in CMS records.
13 total penalties
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Health Inspections
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★☆☆ 3/5
How The Buckingham compares
This facility vs. the Texas and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Texas avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
5.74
3.40
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.52
0.44
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.93
2.01
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
—%
51.5%
46.4%
—
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
12.0
9.1
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
5.74
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
1.52
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.30
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.93
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
4.90
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff—
Registered Nurses—
Administrator Changes—
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Aug 28, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
12
Total Deficiencies Found
185
Health Inspection Score
13
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at The Buckingham
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Aug 28, 2025
Potential for harm
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 · Aug 28, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Aug 28, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Aug 28, 2025
Potential for harm
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 · Aug 28, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 28, 2025
Potential for harm
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 · Jul 31, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 31, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 31, 2025
Potential for harm
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 · Jul 31, 2025
Immediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 29, 2025
Immediate jeopardy
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Mar 29, 2025
About This Facility
Address
8580 Woodway Drive Houston, TX 77063
CMS Certification #
676111
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
92
Avg Residents/Day
65.9
Provider Type
Medicare
First Certified
2006-08-28
Setting
Urban
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives The Buckingham an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
The Buckingham reports 5.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Texas average of 3.40.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 12 deficiencies.
The Buckingham is certified for 92 beds.
Admissions at The Buckingham
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (713) 979-3777. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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