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HomeTexasLas Alturas De Penitas

Las Alturas De Penitas

414 Liberty Blvd., Penitas, TX 785762108285686WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(89 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
130
certified
4 fine(s) totaling $166,236

How Las Alturas De Penitas 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
3/5
TX average
2.7/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
TX average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
TX average
1.9/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.31 hrs/day
TX average
3.39 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.37 hrs/day
TX average
0.43 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
35.1%
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 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Texas average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 35.1%, 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
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 12, 2025
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected May 28, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 6 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
Hidalgo County 65+
97,866
11.2% of county
County Population
873,167
Hidalgo County

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

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Las Alturas De Penitas is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Penitas, Texas with 130 certified beds. It has been operating since 2021. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
130
Avg Residents/Day
88.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Jul 8, 2021
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hidalgo
Last Inspection
May 28, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
152.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0813Potential for Harm

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
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: 2
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: 2
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: 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: Dec 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 18, 2023Corrected: 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
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 Aide2.17 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.77 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.37 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.31 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.94 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.1%
RN Turnover
28.6%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (29)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 1, 2024
FROST BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 15, 2024
JURADO, JORGECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 26, 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
AEGIS THERAPIES, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2024
CARVAJAL PHARMACY LTCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2024
NUTRITIOUS LIFESTYLES, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2024
PLANTE & MORAN PLLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2024
THE BRYON AND RENA SEHLKE LIVING TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2023
TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2024
TOUCHSTONE REALTY - PENITAS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2024
TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES - PENITAS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 8, 2025
TRIDENT HEALTH SERVICES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2024
CAMPBELL, LESLIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2020
CASTILLO, LYNNEAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
FELLBAUM, ERNESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 17, 2019
GILCREASE, CYNTHIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2016
HINOJOSA, ROSAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 18, 2024
OLIVAREZ, YVONNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 6, 2024
SEHLKE, BRYONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
STUDER, STANLEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 17, 2019
ZUROVEC, DARRELLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024

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Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Las Alturas De Penitas and nearby alternatives.

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CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $166,236
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FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Las Alturas De Penitas
Penitas, TX · Current facility
—3/52/52/5$166,236
Mission Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Mission, TX
8.6 mi4/54/52/5$8,190
Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care
Mission, TX
8.7 mi3/52/52/5$26,685
Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation
McAllen, TX
11.3 mi3/52/52/5$28,970
Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
McAllen, TX
11.4 mi1/52/51/5$63,129
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Mcall
Mcallen, TX
13.3 mi3/54/51/5$24,083
Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare
McAllen, TX
13.6 mi5/55/52/5None recorded

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 Las Alturas De Penitas?▾
Las Alturas De Penitas has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Las Alturas De Penitas 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). Las Alturas De Penitas participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Las Alturas De Penitas had any health inspection violations?▾
Las Alturas De Penitas had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 28, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 4 fine(s) totaling $166,236.
What are the staffing levels at Las Alturas De Penitas?▾
Las Alturas De Penitas provides 3.31 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, 0.77 LPN hours, and 2.17 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.1%.
How many beds does Las Alturas De Penitas have?▾
Las Alturas De Penitas has 130 certified beds with an average of 88.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 68% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Touchstone Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Las Alturas De Penitas?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Texas. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Las Alturas De Penitas?▾
On Google Maps, Las Alturas De Penitas has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 89 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Touchstone Communities

This chain operates 25 facilities. View all →