THE HEIGHTS OF BULVERDE
THE HEIGHTS OF BULVERDE is a 124-bed nursing home in SPRING BRANCH, Texas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2017-03-15. It averages 97.3 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at THE HEIGHTS OF BULVERDE?
CMS lists 47 health-inspection deficiencies for THE HEIGHTS OF BULVERDE since 2023-03-24, 43 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-01.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | F0761 | 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. | E |
| 2026-01-13 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2025-12-10 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E |
| 2025-12-10 | F0603, F0880 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2025-12-09 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E |
| 2025-12-09 | F0641, F0690 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D |
| 2025-06-25 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2025-06-25 | F0552, F0578, F0656, F0759, F0761, F0842, F0880 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / 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. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2025-04-24 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E |
| 2025-04-24 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D |
| 2025-04-19 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E |
| 2025-03-21 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
| 2025-03-21 | F0609, F0610, F0656, F0880 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-07-22 | F0656, F0755 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D |
| 2024-05-05 | F0812, F0814 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F |
| 2024-05-05 | F0582, F0677, F0689, F0759, F0760, F0925 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E |
| 2024-05-05 | F0584, F0635, F0686, F0690, F0761, F0773, F0806, F0813 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / 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. / Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D |
| 2024-03-21 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D |
| 2023-03-24 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2023-03-24 | F0641, F0808, F0880 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
How is THE HEIGHTS OF BULVERDE staffed relative to the TX average?
| Measure | This facility | TX average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.12701 | 3.38539 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 55.9 | 55.3 |
| Average number of residents per day | 97.3 | 75.8 |
Who owns THE HEIGHTS OF BULVERDE, and what chain is it in?
THE HEIGHTS OF BULVERDE is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name UVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY and belongs to the TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | FROST BANK | since 05/23/2024 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | APOLINAR, ADAM | since 08/01/2015 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES - BULVERDE LLC, CAMPBELL, LESLIE, CASTILLO, LYNNEA, CLAYTON, JONATHON, DENTINO, ANDREW, HACKETT, EDWARD, PRADO, AARON, SEHLKE, BRYON, ZUROVEC, DARRELL | since 03/28/2024 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | AEGIS THERAPIES, INC., ALAMO ADVISORS LP, CARVAJAL PHARMACY LTC, NUTRITIOUS LIFESTYLES, INC., PLANTE & MORAN PLLC, THE BRYON AND RENA SEHLKE LIVING TRUST, TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES INC, TOUCHSTONE REALTY - BULVERDE LLC, TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES - BULVERDE LLC, TRIDENT HEALTH SERVICES INC, CAMPBELL, LESLIE, CASTILLO, LYNNEA, CLAYTON, JONATHON, DENTINO, ANDREW, FELLBAUM, ERNEST, HACKETT, EDWARD, PRADO, AARON, SEHLKE, BRYON, STUDER, STANLEY, ZUROVEC, DARRELL | since 01/01/2023 |
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