Patriot Heights Health Care Center
San Antonio, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455969) · 74 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $28,033
Phone: (210) 696-6005 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Patriot Heights Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Patriot Heights Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Patriot Heights Health Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $28,033.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays an abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Patriot Heights Health Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1991. The facility is certified for 74 beds and reports an average of 57.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Patriot Heights holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, staffing 1 star, and quality measures 5 stars. The staffing rating reflects total nurse staffing of about 3.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records 2 federal fines totaling $28,033.00 for this facility. No payment denials are on record.
Importantly, CMS displays an abuse icon for Patriot Heights Health Care Center, indicating a citation related to abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
The facility is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available to this directory. Readers should confirm current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Patriot Heights Health Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $28,033.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 74 beds with an average of 57.3 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 Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on November 15, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Patriot Heights scores 2, 2, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 2106966005 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2106966005 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 latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455969?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.