Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Heights of Bulverde
384 Harmony Hills · Spring Branch, TX 78070 · 124 certified beds
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About The Heights of Bulverde
The Heights of Bulverde is a nursing home in Spring Branch, Texas. Its reported capacity is 124 beds. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator, part of Touchstone Communities. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 47 citations, the newest dated 1 April 2026. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 3.13 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
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
43
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
42
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
43
Inspection history (47)
Records from March 2023 to April 2026.
April 1, 2026 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-01 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2026-04-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-01.GOVJanuary 13, 2026 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-13 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 2026-01-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-13.GOVDecember 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 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 2025-12-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-10.GOVDecember 10, 2025 · E
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-10.GOVDecember 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0603Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0603 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-10.GOVDecember 9, 2025 · D
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-09 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-09.GOVDecember 9, 2025 · D
Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-09 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-09.GOVDecember 9, 2025 · E
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-09 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-09.GOVJune 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-25 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-25.GOVJune 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-25 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 2025-06-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-25.GOVJune 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-25 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 2025-06-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-25.GOVJune 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-25 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-25.GOVJune 25, 2025 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-25 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-25.GOVJune 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0759Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-25 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-25.GOVJune 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-25 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 2025-06-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-25.GOVJune 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-25 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 2025-06-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-25.GOVApril 24, 2025 · E
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOVApril 24, 2025 · D
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOVApril 19, 2025 · E
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-19 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-19.GOVMarch 21, 2025 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-21 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-21.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 3.13 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.00 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.00 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-013.13 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-013.13 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.13 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.13 hrs/resident/day). 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".
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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)
Jul 24, 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 "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Where this information came from
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