Nursing home · Penitas, TX
Las Alturas de Penitas
414 Liberty Boulevard, Penitas, TX 78576 · (210) 828-5686
Las Alturas de Penitas is a 130-bed for-profit nursing home in Penitas, Texas (Hidalgo County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2021. On average it cares for 94 residents a day (about 72% of its certified beds). It is part of Touchstone Communities, a group of 25 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 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 | 3.25 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.82 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 29% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | May 28, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 5 below the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 3 totalling $150,343 |
| 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: Val Verde County Hospital District. 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 Las Alturas de Penitas?
CMS rates Las Alturas de Penitas 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Las Alturas de Penitas have?
130 certified beds, with an average of 94 residents a day.
Does Las Alturas de Penitas 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 Las Alturas de Penitas?
(210) 828-5686. Address: 414 Liberty Boulevard, Penitas, TX 78576.
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).