Facility type
Nursing
Status
Active
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Nursing Home
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
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
100
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
82%
Residents per day (avg)
80
Occupancy rate
82%
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
$12,092,879.00
Profit
$2,178,809.00
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
License details
Issuance
January 1, 2024
Expiration
January 1, 2027
County:
CAMERON
Additional licensing details
License number:
311819
Year opened:
9/1/1971
Ownership & operating entity
Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare is administrated by NORMA GUERRERO.
Management company:
BROWNSVILLE CARE ASSOCIATES, INC
Owner:
FANNIN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Ownership type:
HOSPITAL DISTRICT/AUTHORITY
Type Of Units
Medicaid and Medicare
100 units
Total beds
100 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Administrator email:
[email protected]
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
In-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
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
6
Texas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Total health citations
16
Citations per inspection
2.67
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
Aug 27, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Aug 22, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 22, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
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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Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
-36%
-10%
+29%
SNF
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Brownsville
100
71
BROWNSVILLE CARE ASSOCIATES, INC
82.0%
$12,084,404.00
$4,455,937.00
36.9%
79.70
3.2565
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16
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Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation
-77%
-25%
+19%
SNF
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Mercedes
123
25
ROEL, ALICE
75.3%
$11,674,112.00
$3,454,976.00
29.6%
80.40
2.7193
2
22
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Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
+20%
-27%
+28%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Brownsville
120
34
REGENCY IHS OF BROWNSVILLE LLC
81.2%
$9,198,367.00
$3,241,010.00
35.2%
111.10
2.6430
2
40
3
+20%-27%+28%
Veranda Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Harlingen
Bed Count:
100
Operator:
HARLINGEN HEALTHCARE, INC.
CCN:
455925
Occupancy:
81.2%
Home Revenue:
$13,876,974.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,022,875.00
Payroll %:
36.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
86.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.9604
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
12
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-31%
-31%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+28%
+28%
Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Brownsville
Bed Count:
122
Operator:
REGENCY IHS OF EBONY LAKE LLC
CCN:
675635
Occupancy:
59.3%
Home Revenue:
$6,131,614.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,833,753.00
Payroll %:
46.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
88.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.9782
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
RN share vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Brownsville
Bed Count:
100
Operator:
BROWNSVILLE CARE ASSOCIATES, INC
CCN:
455625
Occupancy:
82.0%
Home Revenue:
$12,084,404.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,455,937.00
Payroll %:
36.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
79.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2565
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
16
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+29%
+29%
Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Mercedes
Bed Count:
123
Operator:
ROEL, ALICE
CCN:
676414
Occupancy:
75.3%
Home Revenue:
$11,674,112.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,454,976.00
Payroll %:
29.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
80.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7193
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
22
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-77%
-77%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-25%
-25%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+19%
+19%
Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Brownsville
Bed Count:
120
Operator:
REGENCY IHS OF BROWNSVILLE LLC
CCN:
676083
Occupancy:
81.2%
Home Revenue:
$9,198,367.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,241,010.00
Payroll %:
35.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
111.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.6430
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
40
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+28%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
104
Total Staff
104
Employees
0
Contractors
33,326
Total Hours (Quarter)
51
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 8.7 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 7.4 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 7.3 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
60 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
26 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
6 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
$2,178,809
↓ ~$409K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,997,968
↑ ~$262K vs 2022
Profit Margin
18.0%
↓ 4.9pp vs 2022
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