Hill Country Heights
810 Industrial Ave, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 · Coryell County
For-profit · 96 certified beds · 79% occupancy · (254) 547-9552
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Hill Country Heights 4 out of 5 stars overall — above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 1 immediate-jeopardy finding in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.48 nurse hours per resident per day. 6% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 42.1% · RN turnover: 22.2%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · May 21, 2026Corrected Jun 15, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0580 · Dec 8, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 9, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · May 21, 2026Corrected Jun 15, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · May 21, 2026Corrected Jun 15, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0810 · May 21, 2026Corrected Jun 15, 2026
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0689 · Mar 20, 2025Corrected Apr 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Mar 20, 2025Corrected Apr 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Minimal harmTag F0851 · Mar 20, 2025Corrected Apr 11, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Jun 23, 2024ComplaintCorrected Jun 24, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0804 · Jan 31, 2024Corrected Mar 11, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 23 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is at or below the Texas median, which is a reassuring sign for how the home manages dementia care.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is for-profit (for profit - limited liability company). It is part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which operates 25 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.