Nursing home in Penitas, Texas
Las Alturas de Penitas
Medicare and Medicaid
414 Liberty Boulevard, Penitas, TX 78576
(210) 828-5686
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 home2
- Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home2
- Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home5
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): May 28, 2026. CMS counts 5 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home5
- 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 17 health deficiencies on 7 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 5 immediate jeopardy, 12 potential for harm.
- 5 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 12 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 11, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 11, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 11, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 11, 2026 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 23, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 13, 2025 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | F0600 | Protect 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 Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 2, 2025 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 2, 2025 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | F0656 | Develop 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 Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 2, 2025 |
Show the other 7 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 2, 2025 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 29, 2024 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 29, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 20, 2023 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 13, 2023 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.31 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 home0.37 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 home35.1%
- Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 4 penalties for this nursing home: 4 fines totaling $166,236, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 130 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 88.7 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Touchstone Communities (25 facilities) |
| Legal business name | VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Jul 8, 2021 |
| County | Hidalgo |
| CMS certification number | 745000 |