Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care
Laredo, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676465) · 138 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (956) 615-0456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Las Alturas reports 3.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.2%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of just 1 out of 5.
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. It also does not carry a CMS abuse icon and is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 138 certified beds and an average daily census of 130.6 residents. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 24, 2019.
According to CMS Care Compare, Las Alturas holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 1 star. The low staffing rating reflects reported nurse staffing levels of 3.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, alongside a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.2%.
CMS records show no federal fines on this facility's record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Las Alturas is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Las Alturas has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, and a 49.2% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Las Alturas has 138 certified beds with an average daily census of 130.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities nationally averaging 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on May 24, 2019.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (3 stars here), Staffing (1 star), Quality Measures (5 stars), and an Overall composite rating (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9566150456 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9566150456 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676465?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.