Hill Country Heights
Copperas Cove, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675536) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,356
Phone: (254) 547-9552 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hill Country Heights has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Hill Country Heights reports total nurse staffing of 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Hill Country Heights has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,356.00, with no payment denials. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Hill Country Heights is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Copperas Cove, Texas, operating in Coryell County since it was first approved on October 18, 1995. The facility is certified for 96 beds and reports an average daily population of 75.7 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hill Country Heights holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.478, including 0.444 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $12,356.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. There is no indication in the provided data that CMS has applied an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation to Hill Country Heights.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to this data, so the current ratings should reflect the current operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hill Country Heights has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.1% and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,356.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility; families can confirm current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hill Country Heights is certified for 96 beds and has an average daily population of 75.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 18, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (4 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (254) 547-9552 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (254) 547-9552 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675536?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.