Palma Real
Mathis, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675312) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (361) 547-3318 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palma Real holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Palma Real reports total nurse staffing of about 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.9%. CMS assigns this facility a staffing star rating of 2.
Palma Real has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Palma Real is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mathis, San Patricio County, Texas, operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company. The facility has been federally certified since May 1994 and is licensed for 90 beds, with an average daily census of 51 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Palma Real holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 2 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.24 hours per resident per day, of which 0.37 hours are RN care. Nursing staff turnover stands at 31.9% annually.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for Palma Real. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets facilities with a persistent pattern of serious quality issues subject to increased oversight.
Palma Real is part of the Cantex Continuing Care chain, which operates 37 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.1 stars across the chain — notably lower than Palma Real's individual rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Palma Real has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Palma Real is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a 31.9% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and zero payment denials for Palma Real.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, Palma Real does not carry a CMS abuse icon and is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Palma Real is certified for 90 beds with an average daily census of 51 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Cantex Continuing Care chain, which operates 37 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Palma Real has been certified since May 11, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate scores for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars) for Palma Real.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (361) 547-3318 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (361) 547-3318 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Palma Real's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675312?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.