nursing home in San Antonio, TX
Patriot Heights Health Care Center
5000 Fawn Meadow, San Antonio, TX 78240 · (210) 696-6005
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Patriot Heights Health Care Center at a glance
Patriot Heights Health Care Center is a 74-bed for-profit nursing home in San Antonio, Texas (Bexar County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 5, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $28,033.
Nursing staff turnover is 50% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 74
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- The Ensign Group
- Medicare-certified since
- November 15, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Bexar County
- CMS Certification Number
- 455969
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.46 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.38 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.88 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.95 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 71.4% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 53 | 102 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $28,033 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 74 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 57 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 77.4% | 67.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.7% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.3% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 12.3% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.1% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.7% | 3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.2% | 18% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 13.5% | 13.4% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89.7% | 88% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 25 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 7, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 Complaint | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 7, 2026 |
| October 31, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| September 5, 2025 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 8, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 8, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 8, 2025 |
| July 16, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 17, 2025 |
| July 31, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 2, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| February 15, 2024 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 19, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Complaint · Infection control | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2023 |
| January 25, 2024 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2023 |
| January 25, 2024 Complaint · Infection control | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0626 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2024 |
| December 23, 2023 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| October 5, 2023 Complaint | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 19, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2023 |
| May 26, 2023 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
| May 26, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
| May 26, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
| May 26, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
| May 26, 2023 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $28,033 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | Fine | $15,129 |
| December 23, 2023 | Fine | $12,904 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREWER, DEVIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/06/2024 |
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| FAWN MEADOWS HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| STANDARD BEARER HEALTHCARE OP, LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| VU, VU Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/04/2022 |
| KEYSTONE CARE LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/02/2019 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2006 |
| ASHTON, ANDREW Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/08/2025 |
| KEETCH, CHAD Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/08/2025 |
| PORT, BARRY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/08/2025 |
| BREWER, DEVIN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/06/2024 |
| VU, VU Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/04/2022 |
| BREWER, DEVIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/06/2024 |
| BURNAM, SOON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/02/2019 |
| VU, VU Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/04/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Patriot Heights Health Care Center's rating?
Patriot Heights Health Care Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Texas nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Patriot Heights Health Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Patriot Heights Health Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Patriot Heights Health Care Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of The Ensign Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Patriot Heights Health Care Center and how do I contact it?
Patriot Heights Health Care Center is at 5000 Fawn Meadow, San Antonio, TX 78240. Phone: (210) 696-6005.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.