Palo Pinto Nursing Center
Mineral Wells, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455961) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $41,036
Phone: (940) 325-7813 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palo Pinto Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. It also earns 3 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Palo Pinto Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.6%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $41,036.00 for Palo Pinto Nursing Center, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Palo Pinto Nursing Center is a for-profit nursing home in Mineral Wells, Texas, certified for 106 beds with an average of 73.5 residents. The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally approved since November 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Palo Pinto Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.04, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $41,036.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
Palo Pinto Nursing Center is part of the Advanced Healthcare Solutions chain, which operates 28 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including inspection reports and any recent updates, directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Palo Pinto Nursing Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts 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 0.46 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing turnover is reported at 45.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $41,036.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Palo Pinto Nursing Center is certified for 106 beds with an average daily census of 73.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Advanced Healthcare Solutions chain, which operates 28 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Palo Pinto Nursing Center scores 3, 3, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9403257813 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 9403257813 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455961?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.