Meridian Care Monte Vista

About Meridian Care Monte Vista

Meridian Care Monte Vista, located in San Antonio, TX, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose Meridian Care Monte Vista

More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.84 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).

Key Performance Indicators

CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
Nursing Hours 4.84 hrs
Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the RJ MERIDIAN CARE network. This chain operates 5 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection

2.2

Staffing

2.4

Quality

2.6

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Above Average Staffing

Meridian Care Monte Vista provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.38 hrs/day

State: 0.42 US: 0.68

Case Mix Adj: 1.15

Quality Adj: 0.22

Licensed Practical Nurses

2.35 hrs/day

State: 1.37 US: 1.54

Case Mix Adj: 1.46

Quality Adj: 1.15

Certified Assistants

2.49 hrs/day

State: 2.02 US: 2.33

Case Mix Adj: 3.96

Quality Adj: 1.46

CMS Quality Ratings

Category	Rating	Stars
Overall Rating	1
Health Inspection	1
Quality Measures	2
Staffing	1

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle	Score	Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent)	215	Feb 13, 2026
Weighted Average	193	Combined Score

Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521)	33.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522)	13.9%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551)	1.4%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552)	2.1%

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401)	18.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404)	10.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406)	2.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407)	0.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408)	0.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409)	0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410)	5.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415)	100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430)	95.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434)	3.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451)	13.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452)	20.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454)	100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472)	97.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479)	14.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480)	22.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481)	10.9%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

2023: 17 complaints
2024: 10 complaints
2025: 11 complaints
2026: 1 complaint
Total: 39 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date	Description
Dec 25, 2025	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Aug 20, 2025	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Aug 04, 2025	Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives.
Jun 21, 2025	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Jun 21, 2025	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.
Jun 21, 2025	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Jun 21, 2025	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Jun 21, 2025	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Jun 21, 2025	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Mar 11, 2025	Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Jan 18, 2025	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Nov 20, 2024	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 07, 2024	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nov 07, 2024	Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Nov 07, 2024	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.
Nov 07, 2024	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nov 07, 2024	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Nov 07, 2024	Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Nov 07, 2024	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
May 30, 2024	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
May 30, 2024	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Sep 29, 2023	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Sep 29, 2023	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Sep 29, 2023	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Sep 29, 2023	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Sep 29, 2023	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Sep 29, 2023	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Sep 29, 2023	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Sep 29, 2023	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Sep 29, 2023	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.
Sep 27, 2023	Have policies on smoking.
Sep 25, 2023	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Sep 25, 2023	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Sep 19, 2023	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Sep 07, 2023	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Aug 28, 2023	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Aug 28, 2023	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Jun 05, 2023	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jul 03, 2026	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.

Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

Nearby Hospitals

SAN ANTONIO, TX

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Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

RJ MERIDIAN CARE ALTA VISTA LLC

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

WESAM AZIZ OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WESAM AZIZ ADP OF THE SNF
JAY BALENTINE CORPORATE OFFICER
JAY BALENTINE ADP OF THE SNF
KIMBERLY GLISCZINSKI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KIMBERLY GLISCZINSKI ADP OF THE SNF
RAMIRO LOZANO CORPORATE OFFICER
RAMIRO LOZANO ADP OF THE SNF
PAMELA NIENABER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Associated Doctors

No associated doctor information available.

Local Comparison

Facility	Distance	Rating
Devine Health and Rehabilitation	N/A	5
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center	N/A	5
Country Care Manor	N/A	4
The Village at Incarnate Word	N/A	4
St. Francis Nursing Home	N/A	5
Silver Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation	N/A	4
Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	N/A	5
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center -	N/A	5
Avir at Heritage	N/A	3
Medina Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center	N/A	4

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Ownership Details

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Noted Deficiencies

Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.

Nursing Hours Analysis

Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.

Frequently Asked Questions

Meridian Care Monte Vista has a 1-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement. The nursing staff spends 4.84 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

Meridian Care Monte Vista is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:

Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease

The facility has 106 certified beds.

Meridian Care Monte Vista accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:

Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
Room type (private vs. semi-private)
Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Meridian Care Monte Vista directly at 2107359233. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting Meridian Care Monte Vista, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness and odors
Resident room conditions
Common area maintenance
Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

Staff-to-resident ratios
How staff interact with residents
Response time to resident needs
Staff knowledge and professionalism

Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.