Living near Hca Houston Healthcare West

12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082 · Acute Care · CMS 1★

Charts in MEDITECH MAGIC

Housing stipend ceiling (GSA FY2027)

$931/wk

≈ $4,034/month tax-free max for Houston (lodging $133–$133/night by season), plus up to $560/wk for meals. Landlords often price to this number, so aim well under it to keep the difference.

Charting system (EHR)

MEDITECH MAGIC

MEDITECH MAGIC HCA Electronic Health Record Core HCIS (without PatientKeeper), the certified EHR this hospital reported to CMS for 2024.

Some units (ED, OR, L&D) may chart in add-on modules. Ask your recruiter how many orientation shifts include EHR training.

🍲 Taste of home nearby

Your picks, never inferred. Small family-run spots are often missing, so save yours and your circle will see them.

🍩 Bring something for the unit

93 bakeries, donut shops & caterers within 5 km. Check opening hours before a 7am or 7pm handoff.

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Shift-worker essentials nearby

Within 1.5 km (about a 15-minute walk) and 3 km. Nearest place listed. The map rings show 1.5 km, 3 km, 5 mi and 10 mi in a straight line from the hospital; drive times depend on roads and traffic at shift change.

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Laundromat
Speed Queen Laundry Dairy Ashford Rd · 1.3 km
2 ≤1.5 km
4 ≤3 km
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Grocery
Total Nutrition Westchase · 690 m · 3 likely 24h chains
8 ≤1.5 km
31 ≤3 km
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Pharmacy
Dr Rita's Pharmacy · 200 m · 9 likely 24h chains
8 ≤1.5 km
20 ≤3 km
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Quick food
Chick-fil-A · 650 m · 14 likely 24h chains
19 ≤1.5 km
49 ≤3 km
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Gym
Quality Activity Center · 180 m · 4 likely 24h chains
7 ≤1.5 km
28 ≤3 km
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Coffee
Starbucks · 210 m
10 ≤1.5 km
27 ≤3 km
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Park
Venus Park · 1.2 km
3 ≤1.5 km
10 ≤3 km
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Rail / transit station
METRO Westchase Park & Ride · 3.3 km
0 ≤1.5 km
0 ≤3 km
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Vet
Lakeside Animal Clinic · 910 m
1 ≤1.5 km
4 ≤3 km

🚆 No rail station within 3 km, so plan on driving and budget for parking.

Before you sign a lease here

Ask for a 30-day or contract-cancellation clause. Cancellations are the costliest housing mistake travelers report.
Never pay by wire, Zelle or PayPal Friends & Family before you've seen the place or verified the host.
Working nights? Ask about blackout curtains, daytime noise, and parking that's safe at shift change.
Get deposit, utility and pet-fee terms in writing.