Palo Pinto Nursing Center
200 Southwest 25th Ave · Mineral Wells, TX · 76067 · 9403257813
106 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Advanced Healthcare Solutions
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.78 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $41,036 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
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.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
No harm found · C September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
-
Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Infection Control
-
Immediate jeopardy · K August 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Immediate jeopardy · J August 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E August 25, 2024 · found via complaint
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 September 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D August 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · E August 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D August 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · F August 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E August 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · E August 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Environmental
-
Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 14, 2024 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023 · found via complaint
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 December 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E May 31, 2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D May 31, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D May 31, 2023
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.
Corrected July 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E May 31, 2023
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected July 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E May 31, 2023
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.
Corrected July 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E May 31, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2024 | Fine | $41,036 |
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455961 · certified since November 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.