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The Heights Of Bulverde

384 Harmony Hills, Spring Branch, TX 78070 · Comal County

For-profit · 124 certified beds · 78% occupancy · (830) 438-1276

The U.S. government (CMS) rates The Heights Of Bulverde 2 out of 5 stars overall — below average. Its nurse staffing is 4% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 1 immediate-jeopardy finding in recent inspection cycles.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★

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.

TX median 3.27

3.13 nurse hours per resident per day. 4% below the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.13 hrs
RN
0.52 hrs
LPN
0.86 hrs
Aide
1.74 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 55.9% · RN turnover: 30%

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.

47
total findings
1
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
25
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0761 · Apr 1, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 2, 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 F0842 · Dec 10, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 11, 2025

    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 F0842 · Dec 9, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 10, 2025

    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 F0812 · Jun 25, 2025Corrected Jun 26, 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 F0880 · Jan 13, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jan 14, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0603 · Dec 10, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 11, 2025

    Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Dec 10, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 11, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0641 · Dec 9, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 10, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0690 · Dec 9, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 10, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0552 · Jun 25, 2025Corrected Jun 26, 2025

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 47 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.

Ownership

Part of the Touchstone Communities chain (25 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.9★.