Occupancy rate
85%
In line with Texas averagePrimarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Nursing Home in Cameron County
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Overview of Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Nestled in the welcoming community of Brownsville, TX, Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare is an inviting senior living community that provides memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation care, and long-term care services. With a highly equipped and empathetic team, residents can receive personalized care plans catering to their immediate interests and needs. In terms of memory care, the community provides the best care for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia through its advanced Integrated Cognitive Program.
Dedicated to providing exceptional services, residents can receive immediate care and support from its expert physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and language pathologists. The Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare is ideal for seniors seeking for the utmost care and support.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
100
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
85%
Residents per day (avg)
80
Occupancy rate
85%
Residents per day (avg)
80
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
64% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
23 days
Medicaid
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$12.1M
Profit
$2.2M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$12.1M
Profit
$2.2M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.9M
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
54 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 71 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Services
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Texas averageOccupied beds
85 / 100
Average residents
75 per day
Facility TypeNursing
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2024
ExpirationJanuary 1, 2027
CountyCAMERON
License Number311819
Year Opened9/1/1971
Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare is administrated by Norma Guerrero.
Management CompanyBROWNSVILLE CARE ASSOCIATES, INC
OwnerFANNIN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Ownership TypeHOSPITAL DISTRICT/AUTHORITY
Medicaid and Medicare
100 units
Total beds
100 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Administrator Email
[email protected]
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Specific ProgramsIn-house Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Stay Active
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Total Residents: 100
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Nursing Home
Inspection History
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.
7 visits/inspections
2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
2 routine inspections
Results
6 with issues
1 without issues
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Latest inspection
Date
August 27, 2025
Other15 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Texas average: 32 deficiencies
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
6
Texas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Total health citations
16
Texas average 25.9
Citations per inspection
2.67
Texas average 3.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
4
4
100% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.4
4 critical citations
0 serious citations
12 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Aug 27, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Aug 27, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Aug 22, 2024
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Aug 22, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Aug 22, 2024
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Aug 22, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Aug 22, 2024
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Aug 22, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
104
Employees
104
Contractors
0
Staff to resident ratio
1.28:1
15% worse than Texas averageTexas average ratio: 1.51:1
Avg staff/day
51
Average shift
7.2 hours
11% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 8.1 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
33,326
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
5
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
13
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
31
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0%
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 0 | 31 | 12,988 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 5,165 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,545 | 90 | 99% | 5.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,157 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,601 | 88 | 97% | 5.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,479 | 78 | 86% | 6.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,258 | 73 | 80% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 830 | 66 | 73% | 8.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 627 | 68 | 75% | 7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 626 | 71 | 78% | 6.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 566 | 62 | 68% | 9.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 53 | 58% | 9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 465 | 45 | 49% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 67 | 74% | 6.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 86 | 11 | 12% | 7.8 |
31 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
99%
6 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
6 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
97%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
71%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
86%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
80%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days
73%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
75%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
78%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
68%
1 Administrator
% of Days
67%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
58%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
49%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
74%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
12%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
81 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
14 residents (17.3%)
Medicaid
65 residents (80.2%)
Private pay or other
2 residents (2.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.5
24% better than Texas averageTexas average: 8.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.0
19% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.0
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.7%
10% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.1%
31% better than Texas averageTexas average: 16.2%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
10.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
10.1%
35% better than Texas averageTexas average: 15.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.4%
88% better than Texas averageTexas average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.4%
68% better than Texas averageTexas average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.0%
43% better than Texas averageTexas average: 3.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.6%
200% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 2.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
51% better than Texas averageTexas average: 7.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 97.9%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.58
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.58
21% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 2.13
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.79
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.79
35% worse than Texas averageTexas average: 2.07
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
10% better than Texas averageTexas average: 90.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.6%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 88.0%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.8%
12% better than Texas averageTexas average: 25.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.0%
In line with Texas averageTexas average: 12.0%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Texas averageTexas average: 0.8%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
67.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
67.0%
32% better than Texas averageTexas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$24K
70% lower than Texas averageTexas average: $80K
Number of fines
2
20% fewer fines than Texas averageTexas average: 2.5
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Texas averageTexas average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$24K
Texas average
$80K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 22, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 22, 2023
$14K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 15, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 15, 2023
$9K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
82.0%
↓ 4.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$2.2M
↓ ~$408.7K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.0M
↑ ~$261.8K vs 2022
Profit Margin
18.0%
↓ 4.9pp vs 2022
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