Skilled nursing · Brownsville, TX

Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare

510 PAREDES LINE RD, Brownsville, TX 78521

2 / 5CMS 100 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

50

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 50 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Texas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 6.2 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 16.5 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.21 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 36 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Texas DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.21
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
36%
National
53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
6.2%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Texas state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★1 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.21
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.22
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
36%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
50%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
6.2%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
16.5%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
1.1%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$23,735 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID455625
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds100
Avg residents82

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Registered nurse hours are 0.21 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Texas DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare?

Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare been cited for resident harm?

It has $23,735 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare appears in the record section above.

Does Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare use antipsychotic medications?

6.2 percent of long-stay residents at Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 16.5 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 50 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Texas state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare?

Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare is located at 510 PAREDES LINE RD, Brownsville, TX 78521. Phone: (956) 546-5358. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare a special focus facility?

Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $23,735 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare compare to other Brownsville skilled nursing facilities?

Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 50. Browse the full Brownsville directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Alta Vista Rehabilitation And Healthcare and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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