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Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care
4301 North Bartlett Avenue, Laredo, TX 78041
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 Nursing & Transitional Care, in Laredo, Texas, is certified for 138 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 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 9, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 15.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 49.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Webb Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 27 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.9 | 21.8 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.2% | 36.7% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,021 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 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: 11 Feb 2026, 21 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 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 | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 21 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 | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | 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 | 27 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.2%, RNs 45.5%; 0 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 | 18.1% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.5% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.1% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.2% | 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% | 03/01/2022 |
| Vivum Capital, LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
| Laredo Operator 2 Ltd. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| Carvajal Pharmacy LTC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| Ctvd Holdings Ltd | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| Laredo Operator 2 Ltd. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/08/2025 |
| Laredo Realty, Ltd. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| Nutritious Lifestyles, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| Tdvd, Ltd. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| Touchstone Communities Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| Touchstone Laredo Properties Ltd | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| Trident Health Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
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 Webb County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo Medical Center | Laredo | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 11.1 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Laredo South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Laredo | 112 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 24.1 | $8K | 30 Jun 2026 |
| La Frontera Nursing & Rehabilitation | Laredo | 186 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 5.9 | $8K | 29 May 2025 |
| Laredo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Laredo | 120 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 23.3 | $94K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Laredo | 188 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 21.8 | $50K | 21 May 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Webb County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 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?
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 Laredo Operator 2 Ltd.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Feb 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.