Las Alturas de Penitas

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.

• Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0813. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.

• Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from February 1, 2025 from $17,175 to $11,164.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2025.

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• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.9 to 3.4 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2025.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.

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CMS fine of $11,164 on February 1, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 3, 2023 from $19,785 to $15,893.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 26, 2024 from $51,152 to $51,888.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 26, 2024 from $78,695 to $51,152.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 3, 2023 from $19,460 to $19,785.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

411 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0684. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 29, 2024.

• Citation F0692. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 29, 2024.

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CMS fine of $51,887 on January 26, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

152 of 1,177 Texas homes (13%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

• Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2023.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2023.

• Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2023.

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CMS fine of $87,292 on December 18, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

152 of 1,177 Texas homes (13%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

• Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2023.

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