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Nursing home in Tyler, Texas

The Heights of Tyler

Medicare and Medicaid

2650 Elkton Trail, Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 266-7200

CMS star ratings

CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Texas (1,165 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.

Overall rating

  • This nursing home3
  • Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
  • U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)

Health inspections

  • This nursing home4
  • Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
  • U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)

Staffing

  • This nursing home1
  • Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
  • U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)

Quality measures

  • This nursing home3
  • Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
  • U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)

Health inspections

Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Feb 25, 2026. CMS counts 7 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.

  • This nursing home7
  • Texas average9.4 (1,171 with data)
  • U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)

Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.

Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023

Inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies on 6 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 14 potential for harm.

  • 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
  • 0 Actual harm
  • 14 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
  • 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
The 10 most recent of 14 health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Mar 24, 2026F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 26, 2026
Feb 25, 2026F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident Rights DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2026
Feb 25, 2026F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2026
Feb 25, 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2026
Feb 25, 2026F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2026
Feb 25, 2026F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2026
Feb 25, 2026F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 3, 2026
Oct 30, 2024F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 30, 2024
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Older health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Oct 4, 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 23, 2024
Oct 4, 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 23, 2024
Sep 18, 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintPast Non-Compliance Sep 27, 2023
Aug 28, 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 29, 2024

Staffing

Total nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

  • This nursing home3.13 hours
  • Texas average3.39 hours (1,148 with data)
  • U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)

Registered nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

  • This nursing home0.26 hours
  • Texas average0.43 hours (1,148 with data)
  • U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)

Nursing staff turnover

Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.

  • This nursing home56.1%
  • Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
  • U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)

Penalties

CMS lists 0 penalties for this nursing home: 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.

Facility details

Certified beds120
Average residents per day112.0
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Inside a hospitalNo
Continuing care retirement communityNo
Resident and family councilNone
Automatic sprinklers in all required areasYes
ChainTouchstone Communities (25 facilities)
Legal business nameLIBERTY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1
First approved for Medicare and MedicaidDec 7, 2010
CountySmith
CMS certification number676262

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Hospitals in Tyler
HospitalCMS overall ratingTypeEmergency services
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint HospitalAcute Care HospitalsYes
CHRISTUS Mother Frances HospitalAcute Care HospitalsYes
University of Texas Health Science Center at TylerAcute Care HospitalsYes
UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional HospitalAcute Care HospitalsYes

All 13 nursing homes and 4 hospitals in Tyler