2502 E TRAVIS, Laredo, TX 78046
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care
Laredo, Texas3 of 5 Medicare stars
About Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care brings expert skilled nursing and rehabilitation to Laredo, Texas, with a 4-star quality rating. Our team focuses on helping residents recover strength and independence during critical care transitions, supported by experienced medical staff and personalized treatment plans.
Community at a glance
Capacity
138 residents
Medicare rating
3 of 5 stars
Location
Laredo, TX
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
4301 North Bartlett Avenue, Laredo, Texas 78041
Medicare inspection and quality record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
Medicare rates Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care 3 out of 5 stars overall, which it describes as average. The average across Texas's nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 11, 2026, state inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 8 minutes with each resident a day, below the Texas average of 3 hours 23 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care in the last three years.
Overall
3 of 5
average
Combines the three ratings below
Health inspections
3 of 5
average
Results of state inspections over three years
Staffing
1 of 5
much below average
Nurse hours per resident and staff turnover
Quality of resident care
5 of 5
much above average
Outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers and rehospitalization
Texas average: 2.7 stars across 1,177 nursing homes. National average: 3.0 stars.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 8 minutesBelow the Texas average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 21 minutesBelow the Texas average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 49%Below the Texas average |
Inspections
22 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
July 16, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 7, 2026
March 1, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 22, 2026
February 11, 2026 · Standard inspection · 10 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 15, 2026Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 15, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 15, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 15, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 15, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 15, 2026Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 15, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 15, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 15, 2026Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 15, 2026
December 30, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 25, 2026
November 21, 2024 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 23, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 23, 2024Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Dec 23, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 23, 2024Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Dec 23, 2024
October 31, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 6, 2024Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 6, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 6, 2024
October 11, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 31, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Val Verde County Hospital District
- Medicare-certified beds
- 138
- Average residents per day
- 131
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- May 24, 2019
- Part of a chain
- Touchstone Communities, 25 homes (chain average 2.9 stars)
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 676465
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4301 North Bartlett AvenueLaredo, TX 78041
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Questions about Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care
What is Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care's Medicare star rating?+
Medicare rates Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care 3 out of 5 stars overall (average). Health inspections: 3 stars. Staffing: 1 stars. Quality of resident care: 5 stars. Source: CMS Care Compare, data as of September 1, 2026.
How did Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on February 11, 2026 and cited 13 health deficiencies, 3 of them from complaint investigations. The Texas average is 9.4.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 8 minutes with each resident per day, including 21 minutes from registered nurses. 49% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1–5 stars on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. We show these ratings so you can compare quality at a glance.