Sonterra Health Center
San Antonio, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676158) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $80,964 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (210) 545-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sonterra Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of about 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Sonterra Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.53 hours per resident per day, including just 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.6%.
Sonterra Health Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $80,964.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location, based on the information provided.
About this facility
Sonterra Health Center is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 2007. The facility maintains 124 certified beds with an average daily census of 101.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sonterra Health Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.53 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.25 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.6%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $80,964.00 against this facility, along with 1 payment denial for services. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
Sonterra Health Center is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on 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?
Sonterra Health Center has a 1-star overall CMS rating, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, with 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing turnover is 54.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $80,964.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sonterra Health Center has 124 certified beds with an average daily census of 101.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned by a hospital district 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 has been certified since November 28, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Sonterra's scores are 1, 2, 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 offerings; contact the facility at (210) 545-4800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (210) 545-4800 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676158?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.