For profit - Corporation · 74 certified beds · CMS number 455969
Patriot Heights Health Care Center, San Antonio, TX
CMS records 25 health deficiencies at Patriot Heights Health Care Center in San Antonio, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Sep 5, 2025. The highest severity cited is J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 3 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level, 3 of them recorded as past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection). CMS lists 2 fines totaling $28,033 in the last three years.
- 25deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 5in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Jhighest severity · Immediate jeopardy
- $28,033fines, last 3 years
- 2CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Patriot Heights Health Care Center as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Patriot Heights Health Care Center may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (5 deficiencies)
Standard inspection Sep 5, 2025. CMS counts 5 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
May 6, 2026 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 7, 2026
F689 · Accident prevention and supervision
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 7, 2026
Oct 31, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest J
F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect
Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection)
Sep 5, 2025 · Standard inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F921 · Safe, functional, sanitary building
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 8, 2025
F641 · Accurate resident assessments
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 8, 2025
Previous cycle: 7 deficiencies (standard inspection Jul 31, 2024)
Standard inspection Jul 31, 2024. CMS counts 7 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.
Jul 16, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F609 · Reporting suspected abuse and crimes
Requirement cited (CMS): Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 17, 2025
Jul 31, 2024 · Standard inspection
6 deficiencies, highest E
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 1, 2024
F813 · Food brought in by visitors
Requirement cited (CMS): Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 1, 2024
F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 1, 2024
F760 · No significant medication errors
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 1, 2024
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 1, 2024
F641 · Accurate resident assessments
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 1, 2024
Earlier cycle: 13 deficiencies (standard inspection May 26, 2023)
Standard inspection May 26, 2023. CMS counts 13 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.
Feb 15, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 19, 2024
Jan 25, 2024 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest J
F684 · Quality of care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Nov 30, 2023
- Found in
- infection control inspection
F626 · Returning after a hospital stay
Requirement cited (CMS): Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 20, 2024
- Found in
- infection control inspection
F580 · Telling residents and families about changes
Requirement cited (CMS): Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Nov 30, 2023
Dec 23, 2023 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 25, 2024
Oct 5, 2023 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest E
F757 · Avoiding unnecessary drugs
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 19, 2023
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 19, 2023
Sep 20, 2023 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F689 · Accident prevention and supervision
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 4, 2023
F580 · Telling residents and families about changes
Requirement cited (CMS): Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 4, 2023
May 26, 2023 · Standard inspection
4 deficiencies, highest D
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 9, 2023
F684 · Quality of care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 9, 2023
F640 · Submitting assessment data on time
Requirement cited (CMS): Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- Severity
- B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jun 9, 2023
F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 9, 2023
Tags cited in more than one inspection
7 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Patriot Heights Health Care Center; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F580 Telling residents and families about changes | 2 | Jan 25, 2024 (PNC); Sep 20, 2023 |
| F641 Accurate resident assessments | 2 | Sep 5, 2025; Jul 31, 2024 |
| F684 Quality of care | 2 | Jan 25, 2024 (PNC); May 26, 2023 |
| F689 Accident prevention and supervision | 2 | May 6, 2026; Sep 20, 2023 |
| F695 Respiratory and oxygen care | 2 | Jul 31, 2024; Feb 15, 2024 |
| F761 Drug labeling and secure storage | 2 | May 6, 2026; Jul 31, 2024 |
| F842 Complete, confidential medical records | 2 | Jul 31, 2024; Dec 23, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | Fine | $15,129 |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Fine | $12,904 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.46 h (above the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.38 h (about the same as the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.95 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50.0% (Texas median 52.1%)
- Administrators who left
- 0
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 2 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 1 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 5 of 5
CMS figures for Patriot Heights Health Care Center, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 5000 Fawn Meadow, San Antonio, TX 78240
- Phone
- (210) 696-6005
- County
- Bexar
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain (CMS)
- The Ensign Group
- Certified beds
- 74
- Average residents per day
- 57.3
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Nov 15, 1991
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
Questions to ask on a visit
Based on the tags cited most often here.
- How quickly is the family called if a resident falls or their condition changes? (F580, cited 2 times)
- How does the home check that resident assessments match what staff actually observe? (F641, cited 2 times)
- How does the home make sure doctor's orders are followed consistently across shifts? (F684, cited 2 times)
- How does the home assess each resident's fall risk and plan to prevent falls? (F689, cited 2 times)
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Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.