La Frontera Nursing & Rehabilitation
Laredo, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675030) · 186 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,021
Phone: (512) 643-4739 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Frontera Nursing & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
La Frontera Nursing & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.24 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at about 0.57 hours per resident per day. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5, and nursing turnover data was not reported.
La Frontera Nursing & Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,021.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
La Frontera Nursing & Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1992. The facility has 186 certified beds with an average of 108.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, La Frontera holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star — the lowest possible staffing score.
Total nurse staffing hours are reported at 3.24 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.57 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this listing.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
La Frontera is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 across the chain. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Frontera has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.24 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at about 0.57 hours per resident per day; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars. Turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,021.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 186 certified beds with an average of 108.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 15, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (3 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5126434739 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by CMS data; contact the facility at 5126434739 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675030?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.