Las Alturas De Penitas
414 Liberty Blvd., Penitas, TX 78576 · Hidalgo County
For-profit · 130 certified beds · 68% occupancy · (210) 828-5686
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Las Alturas De Penitas 3 out of 5 stars overall — average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 5 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.31 nurse hours per resident per day. 1% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 35.1% · RN turnover: 28.6%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0578 · May 28, 2026Corrected Jun 11, 2026
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0645 · May 28, 2026Corrected Jun 11, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · May 28, 2026Corrected Jun 11, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0813 · May 28, 2026Corrected Jun 11, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Mar 30, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0600 · Feb 1, 2025ComplaintCorrected Feb 2, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Mar 12, 2025Corrected Mar 13, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Mar 12, 2025Corrected Mar 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0609 · Feb 1, 2025ComplaintCorrected Feb 2, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Feb 1, 2025ComplaintCorrected Feb 2, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 17 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Touchstone Communities chain (25 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.9★.