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Las Alturas De Penitas
414 Liberty Blvd., Penitas, TX 78576
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Las Alturas De Penitas, in Penitas, Texas, is certified for 130 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Touchstone Communities chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Texas median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 6, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $166K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 35.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hidalgo Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 24 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.1 | 18.3 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.1% | 40.0% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $166,236 | $16,611 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (22 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 28 May 2026, 12 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×2 K ×3 D ×12
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 1 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 1 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 1 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 1 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | K | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2025 | Fine | $11,164 | |
| 26 Jan 2024 | Fine | $51,887 | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | Fine | $87,292 | |
| 3 Oct 2023 | Fine | $15,893 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.1%, RNs 28.6%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.0% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.4% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.8% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Val Verde County Hospital District. Chain: Touchstone Communities (25 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Val Verde County Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2024 |
| Frost Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2024 |
| Touchstone Strategies - Penitas, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| Carvajal Pharmacy LTC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| Nutritious Lifestyles, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| Touchstone Communities Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| Touchstone Realty - Penitas LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| Touchstone Strategies - Penitas, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/08/2025 |
| Trident Health Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Hidalgo County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Mcallen | 93 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 17.2 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
| The Heights of Alamo | Alamo | 130 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 9.2 | $8K | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent | Mcallen | 120 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5.8 | $38K | 6 Sep 2025 |
| Mcallen Transitional Care Center | Mcallen | 100 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 18.0 | $9K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Mission | 170 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 14.1 | $8K | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care | Mission | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 15.0 | $39K | 11 Feb 2026 |
| San Juan Nursing Home, Inc. | San Juan | 114 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 9.6 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Weslaco | 120 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 21.7 | — | 24 Apr 2026 |
All 22 facilities in Hidalgo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Las Alturas De Penitas been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Las Alturas De Penitas been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $166K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Las Alturas De Penitas compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Las Alturas De Penitas?
It is part of the Touchstone Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Val Verde County Hospital District and Touchstone Strategies - Penitas, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Las Alturas De Penitas last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.