Las Alturas De Penitas
Nursing home · 414 LIBERTY BOULEVARD, Penitas, TX 78576 · Hidalgo County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Nursing · MEDICARE/MEDICAID · certified
- Capacity
- 130
- State license
- 110518
- Medicare CCN
- 745000
- Licensed entity
- VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
- Chain
- TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (210) 828-5686
- Nurse staffing
- 3.31 hours per resident per day; 35.1% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 2★ · Staffing 2★ · Quality 5★
- Official record
- Texas HHSC provider search (TULIP)
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Feb 1, 2025 — Fine ($11,164)
- Jan 26, 2024 — Fine ($51,887)
- Dec 18, 2023 — Fine ($87,292)
- Oct 3, 2023 — Fine ($15,893)
Inspection findings
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May 28, 2026 Health · 6 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0578 Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Jun 11, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0645 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected Jun 11, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Jun 11, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0813 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected Jun 11, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Jun 11, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Jun 11, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Mar 30, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Mar 12, 2025 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Mar 13, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Mar 13, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Apr 23, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Feb 1, 2025 Health · 4 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Feb 2, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Feb 2, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Feb 2, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Feb 2, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
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Jan 26, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Jan 29, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected Jan 29, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
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Dec 18, 2023 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Dec 20, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Dec 20, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Dec 20, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Oct 3, 2023 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Oct 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- CAMPBELL, LESLIE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2020
- CAMPBELL, LESLIE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2020
- CASTILLO, LYNNEA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- CASTILLO, LYNNEA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- FELLBAUM, ERNEST — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/17/2019
- GILCREASE, CYNTHIA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/01/2016
- GILCREASE, CYNTHIA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- HINOJOSA, ROSA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/18/2024
- HINOJOSA, ROSA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/18/2024
- JURADO, JORGE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/26/2024
- OLIVAREZ, YVONNE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/06/2024
- OLIVAREZ, YVONNE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/06/2024
- SEHLKE, BRYON — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- SEHLKE, BRYON — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- STUDER, STANLEY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/17/2019
- ZUROVEC, DARRELL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- ZUROVEC, DARRELL — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- AEGIS THERAPIES, INC. — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- CARVAJAL PHARMACY LTC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- FROST BANK — 5% or greater security interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/15/2024
- NUTRITIOUS LIFESTYLES, INC. — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- THE BRYON AND RENA SEHLKE LIVING TRUST — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- TOUCHSTONE REALTY - PENITAS LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES - PENITAS, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/08/2025
- TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES - PENITAS, LLC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- TRIDENT HEALTH SERVICES INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2024
- VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 03/01/2024
Sources: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Long-term Care Regulation (directory and closures) and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.