Living near St Joseph Medical Center

1401 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston, TX 77002 · Acute Care · CMS 3★

Charts in MEDITECH Expanse

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 Expanse

MEDITECH Expanse 2.1 Core HCIS, 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

125 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
River Oaks Cleaners · 920 m
3 ≤1.5 km
6 ≤3 km
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Grocery
Randalls · 760 m · 1 likely 24h chain
17 ≤1.5 km
40 ≤3 km
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Pharmacy
Medstop Pharmacy · 60 m · 9 likely 24h chains
16 ≤1.5 km
37 ≤3 km
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Quick food
Grisby · 370 m · 9 likely 24h chains
26 ≤1.5 km
69 ≤3 km
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Gym
Main Street Boxing & Muay Thai · 240 m · 2 likely 24h chains
23 ≤1.5 km
74 ≤3 km
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Coffee
Slow Drip TX · 440 m
48 ≤1.5 km
113 ≤3 km
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Park
Sisters of Charity Park · 80 m
23 ≤1.5 km
64 ≤3 km
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Rail / transit station
Central De Autobuses Greyhound · 460 m
13 ≤1.5 km
20 ≤3 km
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Vet
Heaven 4ur Pet · 730 m
4 ≤1.5 km
9 ≤3 km

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.