Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill
Brownsville, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 745049) · 122 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,434
Phone: (956) 303-2002 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care in Brownsville, TX has a CMS overall star rating of 3, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, but its staffing rating is only 1 star.
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care reports total nurse hours of 3.31 per resident per day and RN hours of 0.24 per resident per day, with a CMS staffing star rating of 1. CMS has not reported nursing staff turnover data for this facility.
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,434.00, with no payment denials. CMS data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsville is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas. The facility is certified for 122 beds and reports an average of 97.2 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 21, 2024, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star. This lower staffing rating stands in contrast to the facility's stronger inspection and quality measure scores.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.31 per resident per day and RN hours of 0.238 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in the available CMS data.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,434.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation appears in the data provided for this facility.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.31 per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.24 per resident per day; the staffing star rating is 1. Nursing turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,434.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 122 beds with an average of 97.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 21, 2024.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 3, 4, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9563032002 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9563032002 to arrange a visit 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/745049?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.