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Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill
180 East Price Road, Brownsville, TX 78521
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.
Certified for 122 beds, Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill serves Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2024.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Texas median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 3, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 11.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cameron Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 26 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.5 | 21.7 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 37.7% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,434 | $8,434 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 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: 1 Jul 2025, 21 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 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 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 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 | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2025 | Fine | $8,434 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators 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 | 11.6% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.8% | 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: Heritage Brownsville Health Development Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Investments Brownsville LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 08/01/2024 |
| Heritage Brownsville Health Development LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 06/21/2024 |
| Jefferson Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2024 |
| Touchstone Communities Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2024 |
| Healthcare Investments Brownsville LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2024 |
| Touchstone Communities Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/13/2025 |
| Trident Health Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2024 |
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 Cameron County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Harlingen | 124 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4.0 | — | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Harlingen | 100 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 | $8K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harli | Harlingen | 154 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 11.0 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Brownsville | 122 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 19.7 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement | Harlingen | 60 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 38.3 | $16K | 13 May 2026 |
| Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Harlingen | 120 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 15.8 | $6K | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Mesa Hills Post Acute | Brownsville | 166 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 20.5 | $6K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Treasure Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | Harlingen | 120 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 21.7 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
All 14 facilities in Cameron County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill 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 Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Healthcare Investments Brownsville LLC, Heritage Brownsville Health Development LLC and Touchstone Communities Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 Jul 2025.
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.