Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Nursing Home · Brownsville, TX

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number455625

Contact & location

510 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
Cameron County
Phone
(956) 546-5358
ZIP code
78521 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
100
Residents per day
77.1 (77% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Fannin County Hospital Authority
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
January 17, 1986
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.27 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.21 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.90 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.16 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.87 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
36.4 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
November 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
26 health · 6 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-01 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-02
2026-03-13 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-14
2026-03-13 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-14
2026-03-13 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-14
2025-11-19 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-11-19 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-11-19 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-11-19 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-11-19 Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
F0675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-11-19 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-11-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-20
2025-08-27 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-28
2024-08-22 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-23
2024-08-22 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-23
2024-08-22 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-23
2024-08-22 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-23
2024-08-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-23
2024-07-31 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-01
2023-09-22 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-09-23
2023-09-22 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-09-23
2023-09-22 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-09-23
2023-09-22 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-23
2023-05-15 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-05-19
2023-05-15 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-26
2023-05-15 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-05-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-26

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $14,433 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-09-22Fine$14,433

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Fannin County Hospital Authority (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Brownsville Care Associates, INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Caretrust GP LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Caretrust Reit INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
CTR Partnership LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Guerrero, Norma (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Paredes Health Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Robles, Luis (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanderson, Clark (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Guerrero, Norma (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Robles, Luis (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Brownsville Care Associates, INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Guerrero, Norma (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Robles, Luis (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.

How many beds does Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare have?

It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 77 residents per day.

Has Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $14,433 in the last three years.

Who owns Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

(956) 546-5358. The facility is located at 510 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.