About Las Alturas Nursing and Transitional Care Brownsvill
Las Alturas Nursing And Transitional Care Brownsvill, located in Brownsville, TX, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Las Alturas Nursing and Transitional Care Brownsvill
- High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.26 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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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).
Below Average Staffing
Las Alturas Nursing and Transitional Care Brownsvill provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 64 | Jul 01, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 49 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 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) | 25.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 7.1% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 0.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.1% |
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) | 7.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 98.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 87.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 9.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 23.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 98.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 96.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 23.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 3.2% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 1 complaint
- 2025: 5 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 7 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 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. |
| Dec 05, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 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. |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. |
| Jul 01, 2025 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HERITAGE BROWNSVILLE HEALTH DEVELOPMENT LLC
Ownership Structure
- FELLBAUM 2023 DESCENDANTS TRUST Indirect
- HEALTHCARE INVESTMENTS BROWNSVILLE LLC Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
- HERITAGE BROWNSVILLE HEALTH DEVELOPMENT LLC Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
- JAN STUDER 2023 SPOUSAL TRUST Indirect
- KELLY FELLBAUM 2023 SPOUSAL TRUST Indirect
- STUDER 2023 DESCENDANTS TRUST Indirect
- THE BRYON AND RENA SEHLKE LIVING TRUST Indirect
Management & Direction
- LESLIE CAMPBELL ADP OF THE SNF
- LESLIE CAMPBELL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARISA CARDENAS ADP OF THE SNF
- MARISA CARDENAS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LYNNEA CASTILLO ADP OF THE SNF
- LYNNEA CASTILLO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FELLBAUM 2023 DESCENDANTS TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- CYNTHIA GILCREASE ADP OF THE SNF
- CYNTHIA GILCREASE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HEALTHCARE INVESTMENTS BROWNSVILLE LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- JAN STUDER 2023 SPOUSAL TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- KELLY FELLBAUM 2023 SPOUSAL TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- ROMAN MENDOZA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ROMAN MENDOZA ADP OF THE SNF
- JAIRO RODRIGUEZ ADP OF THE SNF
- BRYON SEHLKE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BRYON SEHLKE ADP OF THE SNF
- STUDER 2023 DESCENDANTS TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- THE BRYON AND RENA SEHLKE LIVING TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES INC ADP OF THE SNF
- TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TRIDENT HEALTH SERVICES INC ADP OF THE SNF
- DARRELL ZUROVEC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DARRELL ZUROVEC ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | N/A | 5 |
| Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harli | N/A | 5 |
| Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare | N/A | 5 |
| Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Las Alturas Nursing and Transitional Care Brownsvill | N/A | 4 |
| Mesa Hills Post Acute | N/A | 2 |
| Spanish Meadows | N/A | 2 |
| Treasure Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | N/A | 3 |
| Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement | N/A | 3 |
| Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 4 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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
- 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 Las Alturas Nursing and Transitional Care Brownsvill directly at 9563032002. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
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.