Nursing home · Alamo, TX
The Heights of Alamo
1214 S. Alamo Road, Alamo, TX 78516 · (956) 715-8600
The Heights of Alamo is a 130-bed for-profit nursing home in Alamo, Texas (Hidalgo County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2018. On average it cares for 106 residents a day (about 82% of its certified beds). It is part of Touchstone Communities, a group of 25 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in Texas is 2.8.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Texas avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.42 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.89 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 33% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | August 5, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 11 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 4 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $8,414 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Uvalde County Hospital Authority. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of The Heights of Alamo?
CMS rates The Heights of Alamo 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does The Heights of Alamo have?
130 certified beds, with an average of 106 residents a day.
Does The Heights of Alamo accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for The Heights of Alamo?
(956) 715-8600. Address: 1214 S. Alamo Road, Alamo, TX 78516.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).