Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Brownsville, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455625) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,433
Phone: (956) 546-5358 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 3.27 hours per resident per day, with only 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,433.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare is a 100-certified-bed nursing home in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, with an average of 77.1 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on January 17, 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, Alta Vista holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.27 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time at 0.21 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 36.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,433.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Alta Vista is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This information is sourced from CMS Care Compare and reflects the most recently published federal data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alta Vista has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Alta Vista is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.27 hours per resident per day, with 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 36.4%, reflected in a staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,433.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Alta Vista has 100 certified beds with an average of 77.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Alta Vista was first approved for certification on January 17, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; Alta Vista's are 2, 2, 5, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9565465358 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9565465358 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455625?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.