San Antonio, TX

Meridian Care Monte Vista

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $21,645 in total fines with 18 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

616 W Russell Pl, San Antonio, TX

(210) 735-9233

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

106

Certified beds

Average residents

60

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1978-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.35

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.84

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.47

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.09

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

67%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
97.1%
2.9 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
97.9%
2.1 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.1%
3.3%
1.8 pts worse
3.3%
1.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.6%
2.7%
2.1 pts better
11.4%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.3%
3.3%
5 pts worse
5.4%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 22.2%
18.9%
3.3 pts worse
19.6%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.7%
10.8%
1.9 pts worse
16.7%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.9%
0.0%
0.9 pts worse
0.1%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 16.2%
15.4%
0.8 pts worse
16.3%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.8%
16.1%
0.3 pts better
14.9%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.9%
0.5%
2.4 pts worse
1.0%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
0.8%
0.3 pts better
1.7%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 23.7%
15.0%
8.7 pts worse
19.8%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 13.6%
4.2%
9.4 pts worse
5.1%
8.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
89.7%
10.3 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.8%
12.0%
3.2 pts better
12.0%
3.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.8%
1.5%
2.3 pts worse
1.6%
2.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
88.0%
9.1 pts better
79.7%
17.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 37.4%
25.9%
11.5 pts worse
23.9%
13.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-06 · Fire 2024-11-06

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-22 · Fire 2023-09-22

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (5 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-08-05 · Fire 2022-08-05

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-11-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-11-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-11-07

C · Minimal harm 2024-11-06

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-11-04

C · Minimal harm 2024-11-06

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-11-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-10-12

C · Minimal harm 2023-09-22

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-09-23

C · Minimal harm 2023-09-22

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-09-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-05

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-08-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-05

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-08-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-05

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-08-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-05

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2022-08-04

C · Minimal harm 2022-08-05

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2022-08-04

C · Minimal harm 2022-08-05

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-08-04

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-25

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2025-12-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-08-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-08-03

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2025-08-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-20

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-06-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-20

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-06-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-20

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-06-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-20

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-20

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2025-06-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-20

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-03-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-20

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-06-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-17

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-01-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-20

C · Minimal harm 2024-11-06

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-28

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-28

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-09-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-09-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-09-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-09-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F926 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have policies on smoking.

Corrected 2023-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-18

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-25

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-08-28

C · Minimal harm 2023-08-25

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-04

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-04

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-04

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2023-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-05

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2022-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-05

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-08-06

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$21,645 2025-08-03

Fine

Fine · fine $21,645

Fine

Ownership

Balentine, Jay

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 5 facilities 2010-01-08
Lozano, Ramiro

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 6 facilities 2010-01-08
Aziz, Wesam

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2023-06-01
Balentine, Jay

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2010-01-08
Glisczinski, Kimberly

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-05-19
Lozano, Ramiro

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2009-11-30
Nienaber, Pamela

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-02-10

Nearby options

Other facilities in reach

#1

San Pedro Manor

San Antonio, TX

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $24,285 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
4 / 5
Health
3 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Fines
$24,285
#2

St. Francis Nursing Home

San Antonio, TX

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
4 / 5
Health
3 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Fines
$0
#3

San Antonio North Nursing and Rehabilitation

San Antonio, TX

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $60,140 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
1 / 5
Health
2 / 5
Staffing
1 / 5
Fines
$60,140

Jump out

Supporting pages