Complaint Investigation

The Buckingham

March 29, 2025 · Houston, TX · 8580 Woodway Drive

Citations 1

CMS Rating 4/5

Beds 92

Provider ID 676111

Healthcare Facility

The Buckingham

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Inspection Summary

THE BUCKINGHAM in HOUSTON, TX — inspection on March 29, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF580

F-F580 (Physician Notification/Residents Rights) involving failure to immediately notify the physician after a significant change in condition.

Resident #1 was readmitted back to the facility on [DATE] from a local area hospital.

Residents that can be affected are those who reside in the community.

All facility residents were assessed for any Change in Condition.

Completion date: 03/27/2025

676111

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 676111 B.

Wing 03/29/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Buckingham 8580 Woodway Drive Houston, TX 77063

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in HOUSTON, TX, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from THE BUCKINGHAM or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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