Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Las Alturas De Penitas
414 Liberty BLVD. · Penitas, TX 78576 · 130 certified beds
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About Las Alturas De Penitas
Las Alturas De Penitas is a nursing home in Penitas, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Public records list 130 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a nonprofit operator and tie the listing to Touchstone Communities. We hold 19 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 28 May 2026. CMS also lists 4 fine or payment denial actions against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.31 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
16
Staffing rating
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Cited deficiencies
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Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
13
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
16
Inspection history (19)
Records from September 2022 to May 2026.
May 28, 2026 · D
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-28 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-28.GOVMay 28, 2026 · D
Citation F0645Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-28 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-28.GOVMay 28, 2026 · D
Citation F0813Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-28 under CMS tag F0813 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-28.GOVMay 28, 2026 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-28 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-28.GOVMarch 30, 2026 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-30 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-30.GOVMarch 12, 2025 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-12 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-12.GOVMarch 12, 2025 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-12 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-12.GOVFebruary 1, 2025 · J
Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-01 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-01.GOVFebruary 1, 2025 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-01 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-01.GOVFebruary 1, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-01 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-01.GOVFebruary 1, 2025 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-01 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-01.GOVJanuary 26, 2024 · K
Citation F0692Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-26.GOVJanuary 26, 2024 · K
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-26 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-26.GOVDecember 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0760Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-18 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-18.GOVDecember 18, 2023 · K
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-18 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-18.GOVDecember 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-18 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-18.GOVOctober 3, 2023 · J
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-03 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-10-03.GOVSeptember 13, 2022 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-09-13 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-09-13.GOVSeptember 13, 2022 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-09-13 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-09-13.GOV
Penalties (4)
Total fines on file: $166,236
February 1, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-113555CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $11,164 against this nursing home on 2025-02-01 (Fine ID: 113555). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-01.GOVJanuary 26, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-112309CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $51,887 against this nursing home on 2024-01-26 (Fine ID: 112309). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-26.GOVDecember 18, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-111997CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $87,292 against this nursing home on 2023-12-18 (Fine ID: 111997). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-18.GOVOctober 3, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-111487CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,893 against this nursing home on 2023-10-03 (Fine ID: 111487). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-10-03.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 3.31 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.30 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.30 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-013.31 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-013.31 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.31 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Touchstone Communities
Chain ID 521 · 25 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 2.9
- Chain average health inspection rating: 3
- Chain average staffing rating: 1.7
- Chain average quality measure rating: 4
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Aug 5, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
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- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Ownership type, Parent organization
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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