nursing home in Laredo, TX
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care
4301 North Bartlett Avenue, Laredo, TX 78041 · (956) 615-0456
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care at a glance
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care is a 138-bed for-profit nursing home in Laredo, Texas (Webb County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 11, 2026) found 13 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 49.2% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 138
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Touchstone Communities
- Medicare-certified since
- May 24, 2019
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Webb County
- CMS Certification Number
- 676465
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 3.13 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.35 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.10 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.73 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 49.2% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45.5% | 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) | 13 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 61 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 138 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 131 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.6% | 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) | 4.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.1% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.2% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 18.1% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.5% | 14% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0.5% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| 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) | 7.7% | 18% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 9.5% | 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) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 7, 2026 |
| March 1, 2026 Complaint | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 22, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 25, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 15, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 15, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 15, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 Standard | 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 March 15, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 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 March 15, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 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 March 15, 2026 |
| February 11, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2026 |
| December 30, 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 January 25, 2026 |
| November 21, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 23, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 23, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 Standard | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 23, 2024 |
| November 21, 2024 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 December 23, 2024 |
| November 21, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 23, 2024 |
| October 31, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| October 31, 2024 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| October 31, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| October 11, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2024 |
| August 31, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 27, 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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2022 |
| VIVUM CAPITAL, LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
| AEGIS THERAPIES, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| ALONZO, GLORIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/18/2025 |
| BENAVIDES, LUIS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| CAMPBELL, LESLIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| CARVAJAL PHARMACY LTC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| CASTILLO, LYNNEA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| CTVD HOLDINGS LTD Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| GILCREASE, CYNTHIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| LAREDO OPERATOR 2 LTD. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/08/2025 |
| LAREDO REALTY, LTD. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| NUTRITIOUS LIFESTYLES, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| PLANTE & MORAN PLLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| SANTANA, UBALDO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| SEHLKE, BRYON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| TDVD, LTD. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| TOUCHSTONE LAREDO PROPERTIES LTD Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| TRIDENT HEALTH SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| ZUROVEC, DARRELL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| JURADO, JORGE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2024 |
| FELLBAUM, ERNEST Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2025 |
| STUDER, STANLEY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2025 |
| VON DOHLEN, CHRISTOPHER Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2025 |
| VON DOHLEN, PATRICK Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2025 |
| VON DOHLEN, TERESA Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2025 |
| VON DOHLEN, TIMOTHY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2025 |
| ALONZO, GLORIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/18/2025 |
| CAMPBELL, LESLIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| CASTILLO, LYNNEA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| GILCREASE, CYNTHIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| LAREDO OPERATOR 2 LTD. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| SANTANA, UBALDO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| SEHLKE, BRYON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| ZUROVEC, DARRELL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care's rating?
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care has 3 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 Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 13 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care 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 Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Touchstone Communities. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care and how do I contact it?
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care is at 4301 North Bartlett Avenue, Laredo, TX 78041. Phone: (956) 615-0456.
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.