About Las Alturas Nursing and Transitional Care
Las Alturas Nursing And Transitional Care, located in Laredo, TX, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Las Alturas Nursing and Transitional Care
- High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.11 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES network. This chain operates 25 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Las Alturas Nursing and Transitional Care provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 60 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 59 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 14.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 7.9% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.6% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.9% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 22.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 99.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 10.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 9.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 9.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 3.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 5 complaints
- 2026: 2 complaints
- Total: 8 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
Nearby Hospitals
LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER
LAREDO, TX
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO
LAREDO, TX
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Ownership Structure
- VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- AEGIS THERAPIES INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- GLORIA ALONZO ADP OF THE SNF
- GLORIA ALONZO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LUIS BENAVIDES ADP OF THE SNF
- LESLIE CAMPBELL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LESLIE CAMPBELL ADP OF THE SNF
- CARVAJAL PHARMACY LTC ADP OF THE SNF
- LYNNEA CASTILLO ADP OF THE SNF
- LYNNEA CASTILLO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CTVD HOLDINGS LTD ADP OF THE SNF
- ERNEST FELLBAUM INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
- CYNTHIA GILCREASE ADP OF THE SNF
- CYNTHIA GILCREASE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JORGE JURADO CORPORATE OFFICER
- LAREDO OPERATOR 2 LTD. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LAREDO OPERATOR 2 LTD. ADP OF THE SNF
- LAREDO REALTY LTD. ADP OF THE SNF
- NUTRITIOUS LIFESTYLES INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLC ADP OF THE SNF
- UBALDO SANTANA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- UBALDO SANTANA ADP OF THE SNF
- BRYON SEHLKE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BRYON SEHLKE ADP OF THE SNF
- STANLEY STUDER INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
- TDVD LTD. ADP OF THE SNF
- TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES INC ADP OF THE SNF
- TOUCHSTONE LAREDO PROPERTIES LTD ADP OF THE SNF
- TRIDENT HEALTH SERVICES INC ADP OF THE SNF
- CHRISTOPHER VON DOHLEN INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
- PATRICK VON DOHLEN INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
- TERESA VON DOHLEN INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
- TIMOTHY VON DOHLEN INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
- DARRELL ZUROVEC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DARRELL ZUROVEC ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
CARDENAS, MELCHOR
FAMILY PRACTICE
MONZER H YAZJI MD AND ASSOCIATES PLLC
REYES, MATEO
FAMILY PRACTICE
SOUTH LAREDO FAMILY CLINIC PA
ZHMUROUSKI, DZMITRY
INTERNAL MEDICINE
HNI HOSPITAL SERVICES OF TEXAS INC
ALVAREZ, NORBERTO
FAMILY PRACTICE
BENAVIDES, LUIS
FAMILY PRACTICE
MONZER H YAZJI MD AND ASSOCIATES PLLC
GARZA LOZANO, GILBERTO
INTERNAL MEDICINE
VITAL MED URGENT CARE LLC
GHADIMI MAHANI, MOHSEN
HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
REGIONAL EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INC
GARCIA, JOSE
INTERNAL MEDICINE
ZUNIGA-GOLDWATER, ADONIS
INTERNAL MEDICINE
MONZER H YAZJI MD AND ASSOCIATES PLLC
BLANCO, ALEX
FAMILY PRACTICE
MONZER H YAZJI MD AND ASSOCIATES PLLC
GARCIA ZUNIGA, ANDRES
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Laredo Medical Center | N/A | 5 |
| La Frontera Nursing and Rehabilitation | N/A | 4 |
| Laredo South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 4 |
| Las Alturas Nursing and Transitional Care | N/A | 4 |
| Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 1 |
| Laredo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 1 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Las Alturas Nursing and Transitional Care directly at 9566150456. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.