Spring Branch, TX

The Heights Of Bulverde

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 23 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

384 Harmony Hills, Spring Branch, TX

(830) 438-1276

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

124

Certified beds

Average residents

104

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Touchstone Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2017-03-15

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.41

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.78

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.84

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.55

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

57%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

70%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.4
2.1
0.3 pts worse
1.9
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
2.1
0.6 pts better
1.8
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.5%
97.1%
7.6 pts worse
93.4%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
97.9%
1 pts worse
95.5%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5%
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.0%
2.7%
0.3 pts worse
11.4%
8.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.4%
3.3%
2.9 pts better
5.4%
5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.3%
18.9%
4.6 pts better
19.6%
5.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.2%
10.8%
3.6 pts better
16.7%
9.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 6.9%
15.4%
8.5 pts better
16.3%
9.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.7%
16.1%
5.4 pts better
14.9%
4.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.5%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 8.3%
15.0%
6.7 pts better
19.8%
11.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.8%
4.2%
1.4 pts better
5.1%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.5%
89.7%
17.2 pts worse
81.7%
9.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 20.7%
12.0%
8.7 pts worse
12.0%
8.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
1.5%
1.1 pts better
1.6%
1.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 78.5%
88.0%
9.5 pts worse
79.7%
1.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 42.5%
25.9%
16.6 pts worse
23.9%
18.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-25 · Fire 2025-06-25

23 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (9 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-05 · Fire 2024-05-05

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-24 · Fire 2023-03-24

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-06-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-05

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 2024-05-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-05

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-05-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-05

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-05-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-05

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-05-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-03-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-03-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

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 2023-03-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

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 2025-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

F603 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

Corrected 2025-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-12-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

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 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

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 2025-12-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-25

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 2025-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-25

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2025-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-25

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-25

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 2025-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-25

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-25

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 2025-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-25

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 2025-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-06-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

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 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-04-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-19

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 2025-04-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-03-21

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 2025-03-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-21

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 2025-03-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-21

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-03-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-21

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 2024-12-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-03-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-22

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 2024-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-22

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 2024-07-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-05

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 2024-05-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-05

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-05-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-05

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-05-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-05

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-05-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-05

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 2024-05-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-05

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-05-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-05

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-05-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-05

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2024-05-06

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

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-05-06

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

F635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Corrected 2024-05-06

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

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-05-06

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

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 2024-05-06

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

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 2024-05-06

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

F773 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Corrected 2024-05-06

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

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2024-05-06

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

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2024-05-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

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 2024-03-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

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 2023-03-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-03-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-03-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-03-25

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Uvalde County Hospital Authority

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 36 facilities 2019-04-01
Apolinar, Adam

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 37 facilities 2015-08-01
Campbell, Leslie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2020-04-01
Castillo, Lynnea

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2019-04-01
Clayton, Jonathon

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2023-05-01
Dentino, Andrew

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-10-01
Frost Bank

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2024-05-23
Hackett, Edward

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-09-01
Prado, Aaron

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-03-28
Sehlke, Bryon

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 25 facilities 2019-04-01
Touchstone Strategies - Bulverde LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2019-04-01
Zurovec, Darrell

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2019-04-01

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