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The Hummingbird Care Center

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8014 Beechnut St, Sharpstown · Houston, TX 7703614 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: TX HHSC — view official record
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some families have found excellent care here, recent reviews highlight significant issues with staff rudeness and a lack of resident engagement. If you choose this facility, you should specifically inquire about their daily activity schedules and the professionalism of their administrative staff.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

6 reviews on Google

Reviewers are deeply divided, with some families praising the facility as a great place for high-quality care, while others report severe issues with staff attitude and a lack of resident engagement. Specifically, one reviewer raised serious concerns regarding the lack of activities and restrictive environment.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff3.0CleanN/AActivities1.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms1.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • High-quality care for families
  • Positive overall sentiment from some long-term reviewers

Concerns

  • Rude and unprofessional staff communication
  • Lack of resident activities and restrictive environment

Rating Trends

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2345.02017(2)1.02018(2)5.02019(2)5.02022(2)3.02024(4)

Distribution · 12 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

33%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a small, intimate community of 14 residents, how do you ensure that every person's unique daily routine and personal interests are incorporated into the weekly schedule?
  • 2What kind of variety can we expect in terms of social events and group activities to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?
  • 3How does the care team approach communication with families to ensure we are always kept in the loop regarding any changes in our loved one's well-being?
  • 4Could you describe the protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
  • 5We noticed some positive feedback regarding the quality of care provided to long-term residents; what is it about your care philosophy that helps build those lasting relationships?
  • 6How do you balance maintaining a safe, structured environment with ensuring residents still feel a sense of freedom and autonomy in their daily lives?

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Key Review Excerpts

It’s a great place where your family will get the best of care.

Family member · 2022★★★★★

Extremely RUDE staff. I called for one of my patients and the man who answered the phone had an attitude and didn't seem or sound concerned for him.

Healthcare professional/Patient advocate · 2024☆☆☆☆

Lock them in like they are prisoners and there no activity for people that are there...do not put your family here

Family member · 2018☆☆☆☆
Source: 6 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission

2total
21deficiencies

Key Findings

The Hummingbird Care Center has a history of regulatory violations, including significant life safety concerns regarding fire alarm systems and building maintenance identified in 2019. More recent inspections in 2023 identified issues with resident supplies, financial record-keeping, and proper notification procedures for transfers or discharges.

Aug 16, 2023Routine

Health Code (3 violations)

Health CodeCorrected Oct 7, 2023

The facility failed to provide towels, soap and toilet tissue for individual resident use.

Health CodeCorrected Oct 7, 2023

The facility failed to keep simple resident financial records of charges, receipts and expenditures, issue receipts for payment upon request, or failed to make these records available to HHSC.

Health CodeCorrected Oct 7, 2023

The facility failed to provide a 30-day written notice of transfer or discharge that included the location of transfer.

Corrected Oct 7, 2023

The facility failed to provide a 30-day written notice of transfer or discharge that included appeal rights.

Sep 5, 2019Routine

Life Safety Code (17 violations)

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to ensure a written emergency plan that addresses the eight core functions of emergency management was provided.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to ensure an annual inspection was conducted by the local fire marshal.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to ensure the smoke detectors were to be tested for sensitivity as required. The facility failed to provide all required fire alarm documentation, including as-built installation drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and a written sequence of operation, must be available for examination by DADS.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to ensure all monthly and yearly extinguisher inspections were performed and/or documented; and/or that unserviceable extinguishers were replaced.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to ensure the building was kept in good repair.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to provide an initial gas pressure test of the gas lines from the meter; and/or failed to ensure additional gas pressure tests were performed when gas service was interrupted; and/or that all gas heating systems were documented

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to comply with Chapter 33, Existing Residential Board and Care Occupancies.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to provide a written contract with a fire alarm firm to perform inspections, testing, and system maintenance at least every six months.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to ensure that portable extinguishers were installed or mounted as required.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to provide lighting levels in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to ensure the outside areas, grounds, adjacent buildings, and all site features were maintained free of fire or health hazards; and/or failed to ensure that water would drain away from the facility to prevent standing water near the building.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to ensure the primary power source for the fire alarm system was on a dedicated electrical circuit.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to ensure the fire alarm and smoke detection system was in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to ensure the installation of the smoke detection system complied with applicable requirements.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to ensure fire drills were conducted and documented to be in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to maintain the building free of accumulations of dirt, rubbish, dust, and hazards.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 4, 2019

The facility failed to ensure resident bedroom doors were in compliance with licensing standards for assisted living facilities.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Hummingbird Center INC

Organization Type

nonprofit

Administrator

FLORENCE M UMACHI

Source: State licensing data

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