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Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill

180 East Price Road, Brownsville, TX, 78521
(956) 303-2002
lasalturasbrownsville.com
122 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections1/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
122
CMS facility ID
745049
Care type
Nursing home
County
Cameron
Facility name
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill
Street address
180 East Price Road
City / state / ZIP
Brownsville, TX 78521
Phone
(956) 303-2002
Website
lasalturasbrownsville.com

About this facility — Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill

Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Brownsville, Texas. It is licensed for 122 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Texas (120 beds).

It is one of 24 senior care facilities in Brownsville and 1,178 skilled nursing facilities across Texas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill 14 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $8,434 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Fellbaum 2023 Descendants Trust
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 16% stake — since 2024
Jan Studer 2023 Spousal Trust
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 16% stake — since 2024
Kelly Fellbaum 2023 Spousal Trust
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 16% stake — since 2024
Studer 2023 Descendants Trust
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 16% stake — since 2024
The Bryon and Rena Sehlke Living Trust
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 16% stake — since 2024
Campbell, Leslie
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Cardenas, Marisa
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Castillo, Lynnea
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Gilcrease, Cynthia
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Healthcare Investments Brownsville Llc
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Heritage Brownsville Health Development Llc
Direct owner — since 2024
Jefferson Bank
Security-interest holder — since 2024
Mendoza, Roman
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Rodriguez, Jairo
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Sehlke, Bryon
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Touchstone Communities Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Trident Health Services Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Zurovec, Darrell
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2024-06-21
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
11 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$8,434 total
Last standard inspection
2025-07-01
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
122
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2026-06-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-07-17
2026-03-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-03-12
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (12 citations)
2025-11-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-12-05
2025-07-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-07-23
F-0578
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-07-23
F-0628
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-07-23
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-07-23
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-07-23
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-07-23
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-07-23
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-23
2025-06-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-07-01
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-12
2024-11-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-11-29

Federal penalties

2025-06-12Fine$8,434
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 745049.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.8127 ratings on Google
★★★★★Jacmin A · 2026-03-31 · via Google

“This nursing home has been the best one I have ever seen in terms of service, cleanliness and overall care. My family member was a patient and everyone was very attentive. They were able to help us with everything for when my family member was ready to go home. I would recommend to anyone who wants staff that care.”

★★★★★Eric Macias · 2026-04-10 · via Google

“The experience at this nursing home has been truly exceptional. From the moment you walk in, you notice how clean and well-maintained the entire facility is, which immediately creates a sense of comfort and trust. The nurses are incredibly attentive, consistently going above and beyond to ensure residents feel cared for, safe, and respected.”

★★Ralph Perez · 2026-04-14 · via Google

“It's been six days, and I've got mixed feelings about the place. Some staff members are amazing at caring for people, but others are just there for the check, which is fine, but they're dealing with actual humans!! So, if you're thinking of putting your loved ones here, be careful. They're quick to make excuses, saying things like, "It's not my fault," or "They didn't tell me." Taking no ownership…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Ownership & corporate history

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Prior operators & transfers
Corporate network & affiliates
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Owners' other facilities
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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