The Heights At Medical Center
San Antonio, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675890) · 134 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $22,052 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (210) 614-4888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Heights At Medical Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 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.
The Heights At Medical Center reports 3.00 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.3%.
The Heights At Medical Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $22,052.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
The Heights At Medical Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, certified for 134 beds with an average of 86.4 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 4, 2001, and is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its four CMS ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 1. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.00 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.21 per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.3%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $22,052.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should note there is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status flagged for this facility in the provided data. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as CMS updates ratings periodically. This profile reflects data as provided by CMS 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 overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.00 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 56.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $22,052.00 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 Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 134 beds and has an average of 86.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which includes 25 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 4, 2001.
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 1, 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 2106144888 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 2106144888 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675890?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.