The Heights Of Alamo
Alamo, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676441) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,414
Phone: (956) 715-8600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Heights Of Alamo holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating.
The Heights Of Alamo reports total nurse staffing of 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,414.00 for The Heights Of Alamo and 0 payment denials; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation on record for this facility.
About this facility
The Heights Of Alamo is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Alamo, Hidalgo County, Texas. The facility is certified for 130 beds and had an average of 112.6 residents, per CMS Care Compare data. It has been certified since April 5, 2018. Ownership is structured as a for-profit corporation, and the facility is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
CMS assigns The Heights Of Alamo an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars. Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are reported at 3.18, with registered nurse hours at 0.30 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,414.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation on record for this facility in the supplied data.
Families evaluating this facility should weigh the strong overall, health inspection, and quality measure ratings against the lower staffing rating and elevated turnover figure. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Heights Of Alamo has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
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 3.18 hours per resident per day, with 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 38.9%; the CMS staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $8,414.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is recorded for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 130 beds and had an average of 112.6 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 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 5, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9567158600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 9567158600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676441?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.