Hill Country Heights

810 Industrial Ave · Copperas Cove, TX · 76522 · 2545479552

96 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Touchstone Communities

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 54
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 60
Federal penalties 15% 75
Trend 10% 91
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.423.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.410.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.01≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year49%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $12,356

Inspection citations (23 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E December 8, 2025 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C March 20, 2025

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Administration

  • Immediate jeopardy · J June 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected June 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected March 11, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected March 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F January 31, 2024

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected March 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F January 31, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Corrected October 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Corrected October 27, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E September 26, 2023 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected October 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E September 26, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 26, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 9, 2022

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected December 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E November 9, 2022

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected December 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 9, 2022

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected December 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F November 9, 2022

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected December 20, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
June 23, 2024Fine$12,356

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675536 · certified since October 18, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.