Las Alturas De Penitas
Nursing Home · Penitas, TX
CMS certification number745000
Contact & location
414 Liberty Blvd.Penitas, TX 78576
Hidalgo County
- Phone
- (210) 828-5686
- ZIP code
- 78576 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 130
- Residents per day
- 88.7 (68% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Val Verde County Hospital District
- Chain
- Touchstone Communities (25 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 8, 2021
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.31 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.37 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.77 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.17 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.94 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 35.1 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 28.6 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 28, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 3 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-28 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-05-28 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-11 |
| 2026-03-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-02-02 |
| 2025-02-01 | 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 2025-02-02 |
| 2025-02-01 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-02 |
| 2025-02-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-02 |
| 2024-01-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-29 |
| 2024-01-26 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-29 |
| 2023-12-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-12-20 |
| 2023-12-18 | 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 2023-12-20 |
| 2023-12-18 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-20 |
| 2023-10-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-10-13 |
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
4 penalties in the last three years, including $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 & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Val Verde County Hospital District (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Frost Bank (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aegis Therapies, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Campbell, Leslie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carvajal Pharmacy LTC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Castillo, Lynnea (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fellbaum, Ernest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilcrease, Cynthia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hinojosa, Rosa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nutritious Lifestyles, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Olivarez, Yvonne (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Plante & Moran Pllc (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sehlke, Bryon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Studer, Stanley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Bryon and Rena Sehlke Living Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Touchstone Communities INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Touchstone Realty - Penitas LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Touchstone Strategies - Penitas, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Trident Health Services INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zurovec, Darrell (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jurado, Jorge (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Campbell, Leslie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Castillo, Lynnea (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilcrease, Cynthia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hinojosa, Rosa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Olivarez, Yvonne (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sehlke, Bryon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Touchstone Strategies - Penitas, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zurovec, Darrell (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Las Alturas De Penitas?
Las Alturas De Penitas has a 3-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 Las Alturas De Penitas have?
It has 130 certified beds and cares for about 89 residents per day.
Has Las Alturas De Penitas been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $166,236 in the last three years.
Who owns Las Alturas De Penitas?
It is part of Touchstone Communities 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 Las Alturas De Penitas?
(210) 828-5686. The facility is located at 414 Liberty Blvd., Penitas, TX 78576.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.