West Janisch Health Care Center in Houston, TX

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  • Interior

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  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a leather sofa, decorative wall art, and a wooden cabinet on a hardwood floor.

  • Building

    A healthcare clinic with a well-maintained garden and clear signage.

  • Architecture

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  • Trees

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  • Windows

    A cozy dining room with tables and chairs, featuring a clock on the wall and windows overlooking greenery.

  • Dining

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  • Kitchen

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  • Garden

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  • Hallway

    A hospital hallway featuring a 'Care Cove' sign and a scenic mural on the wall.

  • Office

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West Janisch Health Care Center in Houston, TX

West Janisch Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Houston, TX.

Information last verified:

617 West Janisch Street, Houston, TX 77018

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 70 reviews
5 stars
39
4 stars
6
3 stars
2
2 stars
2
1 stars
21

Overall Review of West Janisch Health Care Center

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food quality concerns come up

Several residents and families report meals were unpleasant or served cold.

Some families describe the food as unappetizing or not meeting expectations during rehabilitation stays. Others say meals arrived cold, including when trays were taken to rooms. A few residents also mention diet considerations, but overall food temperature and appeal are recurring issues in the reviews.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness is questioned

Residents describe delays in getting nurse help after call requests.

Some reviews report moments when help was needed but staff did not respond promptly. Others describe long waits for nurse attention and medication delivery. Together, these comments point to inconsistent urgency in answering requests.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Facility condition raises complaints

Multiple reviews mention cleanliness or upgrade needs.

Several reviews describe problems with the physical condition of the building, including concerns about cleanliness and outdated or malfunctioning basics. Families also mention unpleasant room conditions such as odors and pest issues. A separate review calls for serious cleaning and a remodel, reinforcing the overall theme of maintenance and upkeep.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities help keep residents busy

Residents and families mention scheduled activities that engage people.

Some families highlight activities as a positive part of daily life, including time kept organized to help residents stay engaged. Others mention visiting performances and interaction with residents. While the experiences aren’t described in detail throughout every review, activities do show up as a consistent bright spot.

common 2 reviews mention this

Diabetes diet support is discussed

Diabetes-related meal handling is a recurring point in reviews.

One family discusses diabetes management outcomes alongside care, describing an improvement in blood sugar levels after moving to the facility. Another review criticizes meals and drinks in the context of diabetes needs, pointing to choices that they felt were not appropriate. This lines up with the community offering diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions, but reviews reflect mixed experiences with how those needs are handled day to day.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 116 resident community capacity 116 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • George Bush Intercontinental (11 miles away) George Bush Intercontinental (11 miles away)
  • William P X (15 miles away) William P X (15 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (1.8 miles)
  • Shipley Do-Nuts (1.8 miles)
  • Johnny's Gold Brick (1.9 miles)
  • Tony's Mexican Restaurant (2.4 miles)
  • Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe (3.1 miles)
  • Pinkerton's Barbecue (3.1 miles)
  • Whataburger (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Luce Coffee Roasters (1.8 miles)
  • Catalina Coffee (5 miles)
  • Blacksmith (6.4 miles)
  • Agora (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)
  • Mercantile (6.6 miles)
  • Siphon Coffee (6.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital (2.2 miles)

Parks

  • TC Jester Park (2.5 miles)
  • T C Jester Park (2.8 miles)
  • Memorial Park Conservancy (4.6 miles)
  • West Webster Street Park Playground and Dog Park (6.1 miles)
  • Discovery Green (6.5 miles)
  • Elizabeth Baldwin Park (7.2 miles)
  • Levy Park (7.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Iglesia Cristo Viene A/G (3.1 miles)
  • St Martin's Episcopal Church (6.3 miles)
  • Rothko Chapel (6.9 miles)
  • St John Neumann Catholic Church (7.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Houston Marq*E Screenx, 4DX, IMAX & RPX (4.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro Bus Stop 663 (6 miles)

Physicians

  • Allergy & ENT Associates: Kancherla Vikas S MD (7 miles)
  • Kelsey-Seybold Clinic (7.1 miles)

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