The Heights Of Bulverde
Spring Branch, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676418) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (830) 438-1276 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Heights Of Bulverde has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
The Heights Of Bulverde reports total nurse staffing of about 3.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 2 stars, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.9%.
The Heights Of Bulverde has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Heights Of Bulverde is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Spring Branch, Comal County, Texas, certified since March 2017. The facility is licensed for 124 beds and had an average of 97.3 residents. It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Heights Of Bulverde holds an overall rating of 2 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing hours are reported at 3.13 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.52 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility, with zero fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials recorded.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website.
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 Bulverde has an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 55.9% and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 124 beds and had an average of 97.3 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 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 March 15, 2017.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures; this facility scored 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8304381276 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8304381276 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676418?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.