Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare
510 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521 · Cameron County
For-profit · 100 certified beds · 77% occupancy · (956) 546-5358
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare 2 out of 5 stars overall — below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 4 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.27 nurse hours per resident per day. About the Texas median.
Nursing staff turnover: 36.4% · RN turnover: 50%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Nov 19, 2025Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0842 · May 1, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 2, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0552 · Mar 13, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 14, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0605 · Mar 13, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 14, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Mar 13, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 14, 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0552 · Nov 19, 2025Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0641 · Nov 19, 2025Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Nov 19, 2025Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0675 · Nov 19, 2025Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Nov 19, 2025Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 26 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the The Ensign Group chain (346 facilities), chain average overall rating 3.2★.