Richard A. Anderson (State Of Texas Veterans Land
14041 Cottingham Road, Houston, TX 77048 · Harris County
Government · 120 certified beds · 97% occupancy · (346) 293-9600
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Richard A. Anderson (State Of Texas Veterans Land 5 out of 5 stars overall, much above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 1 immediate-jeopardy finding in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
4.08 nurse hours per resident per day. 25% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 33.3% · RN turnover: 18.8%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0692 · Sep 11, 2025Corrected Oct 20, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0641 · Sep 11, 2025Corrected Oct 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0759 · Aug 22, 2024Corrected Sep 13, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Jun 23, 2024ComplaintCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0609 · Jun 23, 2024ComplaintCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0690 · Jun 23, 2023Corrected Aug 7, 2023
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
- Potential for harmTag F0759 · Jun 23, 2023Corrected Aug 7, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Jun 23, 2023Corrected Aug 7, 2023
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
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jun 23, 2023Corrected Aug 7, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0684 · Aug 22, 2023ComplaintCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 14 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is below the national median but above the Texas median, roughly middle of the pack for the state.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is government (government - state). It is part of the Texvet chain, which operates 9 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 3 stars.