Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill
Nursing Home · Brownsville, TX
CMS certification number745049
Contact & location
180 East Price RoadBrownsville, TX 78521
Cameron County
- Phone
- (956) 303-2002
- ZIP code
- 78521 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 122
- Residents per day
- 97.2 (80% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Heritage Brownsville Health Development LLC
- Medicare certified since
- June 21, 2024
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
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)
- 0.24 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.12 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.93 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 1, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 5
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | 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 2026-07-17 |
| 2026-03-03 | 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 2026-03-12 |
| 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-07-01 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-07-01 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-07-01 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-07-01 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-07-01 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-07-01 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-07-01 | 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 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-07-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-06-12 | 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 2025-06-12 |
| 2025-06-12 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-01 |
| 2024-11-06 | 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 2024-11-29 |
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 $8,434 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-12 | Fine | $8,434 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Investments Brownsville LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Heritage Brownsville Health Development LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Fellbaum 2023 Descendants Trust (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 16% | |
| Jan Studer 2023 Spousal Trust (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 16% | |
| Kelly Fellbaum 2023 Spousal Trust (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 16% | |
| Studer 2023 Descendants Trust (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 16% | |
| The Bryon and Rena Sehlke Living Trust (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 16% | |
| Jefferson Bank (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Campbell, Leslie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cardenas, Marisa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Castillo, Lynnea (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fellbaum 2023 Descendants Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilcrease, Cynthia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Healthcare Investments Brownsville LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jan Studer 2023 Spousal Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kelly Fellbaum 2023 Spousal Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendoza, Roman (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rodriguez, Jairo (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sehlke, Bryon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Studer 2023 Descendants Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Bryon and Rena Sehlke Living Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Touchstone Communities INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Trident Health Services INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zurovec, Darrell (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Campbell, Leslie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cardenas, Marisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Castillo, Lynnea (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilcrease, Cynthia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendoza, Roman (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sehlke, Bryon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Touchstone Communities INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zurovec, Darrell (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill?
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill 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 Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill have?
It has 122 certified beds and cares for about 97 residents per day.
Has Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,434 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill?
(956) 303-2002. The facility is located at 180 East Price Road, 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.