Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care
4301 North Bartlett Avenue · Laredo, TX · 78041 · 9566150456
138 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Touchstone Communities
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
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 December 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023 · 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 September 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676465 · certified since May 24, 2019. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.