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HomeTexasLas Alturas De Penitas

Las Alturas De Penitas

414 Liberty Blvd., Penitas, TX 785762108285686
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
130
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
4 fine(s) totaling $166,236

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 130 certified beds with an average of 89.5 residents per day (69% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Mar 12, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $166,236 across 4 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.33 hours per resident per day

• Part of the Touchstone Communities chain (29 facilities)

Las Alturas De Penitas is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Penitas, Texas with 130 certified beds. It has been operating since 2021. The facility scored below average compared to Texas facilities.

Beds
130
Avg Residents/Day
89.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 8, 2021
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hidalgo
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
185.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 1, 2025Corrected: 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: Feb 1, 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: Feb 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Dec 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jan 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jan 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Oct 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 13, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Sep 13, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$166,236
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineFeb 1, 2025
$11,164
FineOct 3, 2023
$15,893
FineJan 26, 2024
$51,887
FineDec 18, 2023
$87,292

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

Nurse Aide2.07 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.31 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.33 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.84 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (11)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 1, 2024
TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES - PENITAS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2024
CAMPBELL, LESLIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2020
CASTILLO, LYNNEAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
GILCREASE, CYNTHIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
HINOJOSA, ROSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 18, 2024
OLIVAREZ, YVONNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 6, 2024
SEHLKE, BRYONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
ZUROVEC, DARRELLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
JURADO, JORGECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 26, 2024
FROST BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 15, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Las Alturas De Penitas?▾
Las Alturas De Penitas has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Las Alturas De Penitas had any health inspection violations?▾
Las Alturas De Penitas had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 12, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $166,236 across 4 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Las Alturas De Penitas?▾
Las Alturas De Penitas provides 3.33 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours, 0.95 LPN hours, and 2.07 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Las Alturas De Penitas have?▾
Las Alturas De Penitas has 130 certified beds with an average of 89.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 69% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Touchstone Communities chain.

Part of Touchstone Communities

This chain operates 29 facilities. View all →