THE HEIGHTS OF ALAMO – ALAMO, TX

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

The Heights Of Alamo

1214 S. ALAMO ROAD, Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 715-8600
130 beds
All Alamo facilities
5.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
82.43
Score /100
#2628
National Rank

#2628
of 14703 facilities
National
82.1% position
#99
of 1177 in TX
State Rank
#5
of 22 in Hidalgo
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Alamo
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 78516
ZIP Rank






About The Heights Of AlamoThe Heights Of Alamo is located at 1214 S. Alamo Road, Alamo, TX, reachable at (956) 715-8600. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 130.0 certified beds and serves an average of 102 residents per day. It is part of the Touchstone Communities network (28 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2018-04-05. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

The Heights Of Alamo

Address

1214 S. Alamo Road, Alamo, TX 78516

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 130 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
82.43
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#2628 of 14703 nationally – #99 of 1177 in Texas

Who Is This Facility Best For?

The Heights Of Alamo is a strong choice for families in the Alamo, TX area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightThe Heights Of Alamo currently provides 3 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 17 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 38.7% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 18 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 10 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours52 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours17 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 57 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours10 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $8,414. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $8414.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 48.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#2,628
of 14,703
National
Top 18%
#99
TX State
Top 10% in TX
#5
of 22
️ Hidalgo County
#5 of 22
#1
of 1
️ Alamo
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 78516
Best in ZIP

Nationally, The Heights Of Alamo ranks 2628th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.4/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 99th out of 1,177 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,005 nationally and RN hours rank #13,042 nationally (#851 in TX).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 3.37 #8,944 / 14,703 #473 / 1,177 Below average
2023 3.19 #10,525 / 14,703 #609 / 1,177 Below average
2024 3.30 #10,150 / 14,703 #446 / 1,177 Below average
2025 3.25 #11,242 / 14,703 #546 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.31 #11,005 / 14,703 #520 / 1,177 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 0.29 #12,607 / 14,703 #717 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.27 #12,630 / 14,703 #709 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 0.31 #12,150 / 14,703 #626 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.34 #12,003 / 14,703 #645 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.28 #13,042 / 14,703 #851 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Heights Of Alamo is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2018-04-05. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (956) 715-8600 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

The Heights Of Alamo holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 82.4/100, placing it #2628 of 14703 facilities nationally and #99 of 1177 in Texas. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at The Heights Of Alamo receives a reported average of 3 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 17 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 52 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 10 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 57 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 38.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $8,414. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $8,414, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 48.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, The Heights Of Alamo ranks 2628th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.4/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 99th out of 1,177 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,005 nationally and RN hours rank #13,042 nationally (#851 in TX). Our composite quality score of 82.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Alamo, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/texas/alamo/

Contact and Location

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Address

1214 S. ALAMO ROAD, Alamo, TX 78516
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 130
Average Residents / Day 102 (79% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Hidalgo County, TX
City Alamo, TX
ZIP Code 78516
Approved Since April 5, 2018
Resident Council nan
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 676441
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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