LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS

414 LIBERTY BLVD., PENITAS, TX 78576 · CCN 745000 · 130 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall3 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality5 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

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Serious inspection findings

2025-02-01 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity J)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-01-26 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0692, severity K)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2024-01-26 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0684, severity K)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2023-12-18 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity K)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2023-10-03 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.80

state median 2.67

Weekend staffing gap

−4%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.16

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Days with zero RN hours reported

with residents present

Nursing staff turnover

35%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

4 enforcement action(s), totaling $166,236 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-02-01	Fine	$11,164
2024-01-26	Fine	$51,887
2023-12-18	Fine	$87,292
2023-10-03	Fine	$15,893

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Rosewood Heights (Killeen, TX) — CMS overall3 of 5
La Frontera Nursing & Rehabilitation (Laredo, TX) — CMS overall3 of 5
West Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center (Houston, TX) — CMS overall4 of 5
HILL COUNTRY HEIGHTS (COPPERAS COVE, TX) — CMS overall4 of 5
DEL RIO NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (DEL RIO, TX) — CMS overall5 of 5
THE HEIGHTS AT MEDICAL CENTER (SAN ANTONIO, TX) — CMS overall1 of 5
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation (Harker Heights, TX) — CMS overall1 of 5
Country Care Manor (La Vernia, TX) — CMS overall4 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Potential for more than minimal harm: 12 · Immediate jeopardy: 5

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-05-28	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-05-28	F0645	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-05-28	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-05-28	F0813	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-30	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-12	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-12	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-01	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2025-02-01	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-01	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-01	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-26	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	K	not recorded
2024-01-26	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	K	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	K	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0760	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-03	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	J	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS, PENITAS” at medicare.gov/care-compare.