ST JAMES HOUSE OF BAYTOWN
5800 W BAKER RD, Baytown, TX 77520
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ST JAMES HOUSE OF BAYTOWN Compares
ST JAMES HOUSE OF BAYTOWN is a 105-bed for-profit nursing facility in Baytown, 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 (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.2%) is above the Texas average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 105 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Baytown, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.1% — better than the Texas average of 9.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (58% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — about the same as the Texas average of 4.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.4% — better than the Texas average of 25.8% (33% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ST JAMES HOUSE OF BAYTOWN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST JAMES HOUSE OF BAYTOWN with other nursing homes in Baytown.
How is ST JAMES HOUSE OF BAYTOWN addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is ST JAMES HOUSE OF BAYTOWN doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ST JAMES HOUSE OF BAYTOWN keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 17.4% here versus 25.8% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ST JAMES HOUSE OF BAYTOWN maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 105 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST JAMES HOUSE OF BAYTOWN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ST JAMES HOUSE OF BAYTOWN's rating advantage in Baytown?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Baytown
Baytown 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 Baytown.
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