Government Medicare Medicaid

RICHARD A. ANDERSON (STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND

14041 COTTINGHAM ROAD, Houston, TX 77048

5.0 CMS Rating
Government - State
120 Certified Beds
92 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 1.95%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 8.41%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 3.6%

Lower is better

How RICHARD A. ANDERSON (STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND Compares

RICHARD A. ANDERSON (STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND is a 120-bed government-owned nursing facility in Houston, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.9%) is below the Texas average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.

Among the 60 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Houston, 10 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.

By the numbers vs. Texas average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.4% — better than the Texas average of 9.4%.
  • Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Texas average of 4.0% (52% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask RICHARD A. ANDERSON (STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RICHARD A. ANDERSON (STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND with other nursing homes in Houston.

What keeps RICHARD A. ANDERSON (STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND's health inspections rating strong?

This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What practices help RICHARD A. ANDERSON (STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?

High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.9% here versus 4.0% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does RICHARD A. ANDERSON (STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at RICHARD A. ANDERSON (STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains RICHARD A. ANDERSON (STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND's rating advantage in Houston?

Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.9 stars across 60 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at RICHARD A. ANDERSON (STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Houston

Houston sits in Harris County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
491,390 (10.5%)
Median age
33.7 years
Median household income
$63,022
Median home value
$189,400

Demographics for Harris County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Houston.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 676479
County Harris
Total Beds 120
Occupied Beds 117
Occupancy Rate 97%
Ownership Government - State

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Location

14041 COTTINGHAM ROAD, Houston, TX 77048

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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