Patriot Heights Health Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 5000 Fawn Meadow, San Antonio, TX 78240
- CCN
- 455969
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 74
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Residents per day
- 57
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CMS gives Patriot Heights Health Care Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Sep 2025. The latest survey cycle has 5 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Texas is 8. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $28,033 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Bexar County median | Texas median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 62 homes in the county, 1,177 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Texas median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 5 Sep 2025 | 5 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 31 Jul 2024 | 7 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 13 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 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 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 31 Oct 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 | Past Non-Compliance |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 31 Jul 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 13 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 23 Dec 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | 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 | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 26 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | Fine | $15,129 | |
| 23 Dec 2023 | Fine | $12,904 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Texas median | Texas average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.46 | 3.30 | 3.39 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.19 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.88 | 2.00 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.95 | 2.90 | 2.98 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Texas median
- 52.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 71.4%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.3% | 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 | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.2% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.1% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.3% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Green Mountain Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (342 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Care LLC | Direct ownership interest | 2 Oct 2019 | |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Indirect ownership interest | 30 Jan 2006 | |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2020 | |
| Fawn Meadows Health Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2022 | |
| Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, LP | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2022 | |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2022 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Bexar County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights on Huebner | San Antonio | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 14 Jan 2026 | |
| Remington Transitional Care of San Antonio | San Antonio | 4 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 6 Jun 2025 | |
| Wurzbach Nursing and Rehabilitation | San Antonio | 2 of 5 | 21 | $34,945 | 13 Jun 2025 | |
| Ignite Medical Resort San Antonio, LLC | San Antonio | 3 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 8 Dec 2025 | |
| Sorrento | San Antonio | 2 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 22 Aug 2025 | |
| Avir at San Knoll | San Antonio | 1 of 5 | 35 | $27,710 | 24 Jul 2025 | |
| Mesa Vista Inn Health Center | San Antonio | 1 of 5 | 24 | $8,160 | 24 Apr 2026 | |
| Huebner Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center | San Antonio | 1 of 5 | 27 | $14,327 | 11 Mar 2026 | |
| The Heights at Medical Center | San Antonio | 1 of 5 | 9 | $22,052 | 15 Aug 2025 | |
| The Atrium Rehabilitation Center | San Antonio | 4 of 5 | 6 | $9,600 | 9 Jul 2026 | |
| Oak Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | San Antonio | 2 of 5 | 20 | $9,280 | 13 Mar 2026 | |
| The Lev at San Antonio | San Antonio | 1 of 5 | 16 | $174,496 | 11 Sep 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Texas Health and Human Services: complaint and incident intakeThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Texas, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Patriot Heights Health Care Center (CCN 455969). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/patriot-heights-health-care-center-san-antonio-tx-455969/
Provenance
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Patriot Heights Health Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 6 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 31 Jul 2024.
- Who operates Patriot Heights Health Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain The Ensign Group. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Patriot Heights Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 6 homes in Texas as Special Focus Facilities and 30 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.