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HomeTexasHill Country Heights

Hill Country Heights

810 Industrial Ave, Copperas Cove, TX 765222545479552WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(126 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
96
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,356

How Hill Country Heights Compares in Texas

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Texas. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
TX average
2.7/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
TX average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
2/5
TX average
1.9/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.48 hrs/day
TX average
3.39 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.44 hrs/day
TX average
0.43 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
42.1%
TX average
55.3%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Texas average of 2.7/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Texas average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 42.1%, lower than the Texas average of 55.3%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 20, 2025
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected May 21, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,996/mo
Texas median
Private Room
$7,300/mo
Texas median
Coryell County 65+
8,885
10.7% of county
County Population
82,927
Coryell County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Hill Country Heights is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Copperas Cove, Texas with 96 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
96
Avg Residents/Day
75.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 18, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Coryell
Last Inspection
May 21, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
50.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0810Potential for Harm

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Minimal Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jan 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Jan 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$12,356
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJun 23, 2024
$12,356

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.27 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.48 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.05 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.1%
RN Turnover
22.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
APOLINAR, ADAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 1, 2015
CONTRERAS, TERRICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 29, 2019
TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES - COPPERAS COVE, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 1, 2024
TOMPKINS, JEFFERYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2025
TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES - COPPERAS COVE, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 12, 2025
OOMMEN, BIJUADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 26, 2010
TOMPKINS, JEFFERYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 17, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Hill Country Heights and nearby alternatives.

All Texas facilities
Hill Country Heights
Copperas Cove, TXCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $12,356
Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation
Copperas Cove, TX4,752 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $24,242
Avir at Killeen
Killeen, TX9.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $137,749
Rosewood Heights
Killeen, TX10.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $42,298
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
Harker Heights, TX14.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $64,760
Caraday of Lampasas
Lampasas, TX17.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $16,426
Lily Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Lampasas, TX17.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $86,207
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Hill Country Heights
Copperas Cove, TX · Current facility
—4/54/52/5$12,356
Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation
Copperas Cove, TX
4,752 ft1/52/51/5$24,242
Avir at Killeen
Killeen, TX
9.6 mi1/51/51/5$137,749
Rosewood Heights
Killeen, TX
10.2 mi3/53/52/5$42,298
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
Harker Heights, TX
14.1 mi1/51/52/5$64,760
Caraday of Lampasas
Lampasas, TX
17.2 mi3/54/51/5$16,426
Lily Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Lampasas, TX
17.5 mi1/51/52/5$86,207

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hill Country Heights?▾
Hill Country Heights has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Hill Country Heights cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Texas is $5,996/month for a semi-private room and $7,300/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Hill Country Heights participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Hill Country Heights had any health inspection violations?▾
Hill Country Heights had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 21, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $12,356.
What are the staffing levels at Hill Country Heights?▾
Hill Country Heights provides 3.48 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours, 0.76 LPN hours, and 2.27 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.1%.
How many beds does Hill Country Heights have?▾
Hill Country Heights has 96 certified beds with an average of 75.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 79% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Touchstone Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Hill Country Heights?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Texas, including 1 in Copperas Cove. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Hill Country Heights?▾
On Google Maps, Hill Country Heights has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 126 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Touchstone Communities

This chain operates 25 facilities. View all →