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Palo Duro Nursing Home
405 S Collins St, Claude, TX 79019 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 455641
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 21 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 2 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 4
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- August 20, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | Not published Not enough data available to calculate a star rating. | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | August 20, 2025 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | July 30, 2024 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 37 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
21 health citations across 5 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
August 20, 2025: 6 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/19/2025 |
| E | F-0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/19/2025 |
| D | F-0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/19/2025 |
| E | F-0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/19/2025 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/19/2025 |
| D | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/19/2025 |
July 15, 2025: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
July 30, 2024: 6 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2024 |
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2024 |
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2024 |
| D | F-0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2024 |
| D | F-0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2024 |
| E | F-0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2024 |
November 20, 2023: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/20/2023 |
June 1, 2023: 7 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2023 |
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2023 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2023 |
| E | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2023 |
| E | F-0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2023 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2023 |
| E | F-0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | C | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 08/20/2025 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/19/2025 |
| 07/30/2024 | C | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Waiver has been granted Corrected 08/30/2024 |
| 06/01/2023 | C | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Waiver has been granted Corrected 07/31/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.04 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 1.13 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.49 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.79 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.36 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 39.1 | 55.3 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 66.7 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 2 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Childress County Hospital District
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Gulf Coast Ltc Partners (20 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 66
- Average residents per day
- 32
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- Yes
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- February 19, 1986
- County/parish
- Armstrong
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
10 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLCOMB, HOLLY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STRATTON, EMILEE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CLAUDETX LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GLEISNER, STONEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MISTRETTA, CASSANDRA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PFEIFER, MARY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STEWART, RANDY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CLAUDETX LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GLEISNER, STONEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STEWART, RANDY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Palo Duro Nursing Home. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HHSC long-term care complaint portal (TULIP). The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.