Las Alturas De Penitas

414 Liberty Blvd. · Penitas, TX · 78576 · 2108285686

130 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Touchstone Communities

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $11,164 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 33
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 59
Federal penalties 15% 22
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.303.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.360.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.91≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year31%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)4 · $166,236

Inspection citations (15 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected April 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 13, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Immediate jeopardy · J February 1, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected February 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 1, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected February 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 1, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected February 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 1, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K January 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected January 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K January 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected January 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K December 18, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected December 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected December 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected December 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · J October 3, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 13, 2022

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected September 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 13, 2022

    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.

    Corrected September 23, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 1, 2025Fine$11,164
January 26, 2024Fine$51,887
December 18, 2023Fine$87,292
October 3, 2023Fine$15,893

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 745000 · certified since July 8, 2021. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.