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Palo Pinto Nursing Center
200 Southwest 25th Ave, Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Palo Pinto Nursing Center, in Mineral Wells, Texas, is certified for 106 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Advanced Healthcare Solutions chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Texas median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 11, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $41K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 45.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Palo Pinto Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 22 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.8 | 20.8 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.6% | 95.6% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $41,036 | $41,036 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Sep 2025, 25 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×1 D ×7 E ×11 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0803 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | K | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Aug 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Aug 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Aug 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Aug 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2024 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2023 |
| 31 May 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2023 |
| 31 May 2023 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2023 |
| 31 May 2023 | F0803 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2023 |
| 31 May 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2023 |
| 31 May 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2023 |
| 31 May 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2024 | Fine | $41,036 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.6%, RNs 40.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.2% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.4% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.9% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Palo Pinto County Hospital District. Chain: Advanced Healthcare Solutions (28 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Pinto County Hospital District | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 10/01/2014 |
| Advanced Hcs LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Palo Pinto County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Wells Nursing & Rehabilitation | Mineral Wells | 109 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 11.0 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Palo Pinto County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Palo Pinto Nursing Center been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Palo Pinto Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $41K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Palo Pinto Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Palo Pinto Nursing Center?
It is part of the Advanced Healthcare Solutions chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Palo Pinto County Hospital District and Advanced Hcs LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Palo Pinto Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.