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.
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Score breakdown
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-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $166,236 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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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
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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
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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
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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
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2025 | Fine | $11,164 |
| January 26, 2024 | Fine | $51,887 |
| December 18, 2023 | Fine | $87,292 |
| October 3, 2023 | Fine | $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.