THE BUCKINGHAM — Nursing Home in HOUSTON, TX
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 92 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 89.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 676111 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.98 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 1.35 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
THE BUCKINGHAM had 6 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 28, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 28, 2025
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — October 3, 2025
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — October 3, 2025
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — October 3, 2025
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level E)Corrected — October 3, 2025
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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. (Level E)Corrected — October 3, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — October 3, 2025
The Buckingham is a 92-bed nursing home in Houston, Texas. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours per resident day, above the Texas average of 3.4. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 6 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility shows a clear staffing strength with nursing levels above the state average, which can support closer monitoring and hands-on care. However, the most recent inspection raised multiple care-related deficiencies—particularly around care planning and pressure-ulcer/preventive wound care—so you should ask how those specific issues have been corrected and what ongoing checks are in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THE BUCKINGHAM Medicare and Medicaid certified?
THE BUCKINGHAM is Medicare certified and not Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is THE BUCKINGHAM's CMS star rating?
THE BUCKINGHAM has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at THE BUCKINGHAM?
THE BUCKINGHAM reports 4.97992 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has THE BUCKINGHAM had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, THE BUCKINGHAM had 6 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does THE BUCKINGHAM have?
THE BUCKINGHAM has 92 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Oasis at Galleria — 1/5 — 0.7 mi
- TREEMONT HEALTH CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 1.0 mi
- THE VOSSWOOD NURSING CENTER — 4/5 — 1.5 mi
- Sharpville Residence and Rehabilitation Center — 4/5 — 2.0 mi
- CLAREWOOD HOUSE EXTENDED CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 2.2 mi
- The Lev Attown Park — 2/5 — 2.5 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.