Las Alturas De Penitas
Penitas, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 745000) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $166,236
Phone: (210) 828-5686 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Las Alturas De Penitas has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Las Alturas De Penitas reports total nurse staffing of about 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $166,236.00 for Las Alturas De Penitas, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Las Alturas De Penitas is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Penitas, Hidalgo County, Texas. The facility is certified for 130 beds and reports an average daily census of 88.7 residents. It has been certified since July 8, 2021, and is operated as a for-profit corporation. Las Alturas De Penitas is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which includes 25 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.30889 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.36921 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $166,236.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the full and most current inspection and quality record directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Las Alturas De Penitas has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.31 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.37 per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 35.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $166,236.00 and 0 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.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Las Alturas De Penitas is certified for 130 beds with an average of 88.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which has 25 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 8, 2021.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), which combine into the overall 3-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 210-828-5686 or 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 210-828-5686 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/745000?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.