LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS
414 LIBERTY BLVD., Penitas, TX 78576
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS Compares
LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS is a 130-bed for-profit nursing facility in Penitas, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.4%) is above the Texas average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 130 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.8% — better than the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.4% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (66% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Texas average of 3.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.3% — better than the Texas average of 25.7% (37% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS with other nursing homes in Penitas.
How is LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.4% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.9% here versus 3.8% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 130 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAS ALTURAS DE PENITAS?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Penitas
Penitas sits in Hidalgo County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 95,350 (11.1%)
- Median age
- 29.4 years
- Median household income
- $41,846
- Median home value
- $90,000
Demographics for Hidalgo County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Penitas.
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