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8020 Blanco Rd San Antonio, TX 78216 · Bexar County
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CMS certification number 455510 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Castle Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Castle Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Texas average of 2.8.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.02 hours per resident per day at Castle Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center, below the Texas median of 3.30 (US median: 3.72). About 0.65 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.46 hours, 19% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 77.6% of nursing staff left within a year (Texas median 50.2%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Castle Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Castle Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Texas's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on September 12, 2025 and found 10 deficiencies, plus 31 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 78 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 78 citations at Castle Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center across 22 inspection dates, 47 of them from complaint investigations. 8 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on September 12, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (15) and nutrition and dietary (13). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident" (tag F0580, level K, March 16, 2024). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 15, 2026 · 11 citations · includes complaint inspection
FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
FEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
DMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
May 20, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
May 15, 2026 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure 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.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
April 24, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
March 6, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure 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.
February 22, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
January 16, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
December 10, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EKeep all essential equipment working safely.
November 25, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
November 14, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
September 12, 2025 · 11 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHave policies on smoking.
CAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
August 15, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
June 26, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
May 2, 2025 · 2 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
JProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
September 13, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
September 10, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
August 23, 2024 · 10 citations
EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
DKeep all essential equipment working safely.
August 2, 2024 · 1 citation, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
March 23, 2024 · 2 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
March 16, 2024 · 4 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
KImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
KEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
December 21, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DGive the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
July 14, 2023 · 11 citations
EGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
EHonor 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.
EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
EConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Questions to ask on a tour of Castle Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on March 16, 2024 under the rule on resident rights. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 15, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Weekend staffing is 19% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Nursing staff turnover was 77.6% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
4 penalties in the last three years, including $112,386 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | Fine | $19,418 |
| May 2, 2025 | Fine | $27,094 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Fine | $10,226 |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Fine | $55,648 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 |
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Hospitals near Castle Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
- 3.2 mi
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4.1 mi
Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks San AntonioEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 1h 55m for patients treated and sent home
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4.4 mi
Methodist Hospital San AntonioEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 18m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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