Palo Duro Nursing Home
Claude, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455641) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (806) 226-5121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palo Duro Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Palo Duro Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.1%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Palo Duro Nursing Home has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Palo Duro Nursing Home is a 66-certified-bed facility in Claude, Armstrong County, Texas, with an average daily census of 32 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on February 19, 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, Palo Duro holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and a staffing rating of 1. The staffing rating reflects total nurse staffing of 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, alongside a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility — meaning there is no federal fine history on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus status for Palo Duro in the supplied data.
Palo Duro is part of the Gulf Coast Ltc Partners chain, which operates 20 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. These details are drawn from CMS Care Compare; families should consult the Care Compare listing directly for the most current inspection and rating data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Palo Duro Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Palo Duro Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a 39.1% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Palo Duro Nursing Home has 66 certified beds and an average daily census of 32 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Gulf Coast Ltc Partners chain, which operates 20 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on February 19, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8062265121 and verify details 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 8062265121 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455641?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.