Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill
180 East Price Road · Brownsville, TX · 78521 · 9563032002
122 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.19 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,281 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure 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.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 745049 · certified since June 21, 2024. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.