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Palo Pinto Nursing Center
200 Southwest 25th Ave, Mineral Wells, TX 76067 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 455961
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 22 in the last 3 inspection cycles (2 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 15 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 12
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 fine, total $41,036
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- September 11, 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 | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 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) | September 11, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | August 25, 2024 | 14 | 9 | 14 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 68.75 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: 1. How to read these citations
22 health citations across 6 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.
September 11, 2025: 2 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0803 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/31/2025 |
| C | F-0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/31/2025 |
April 10, 2025: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/30/2025 |
| E | F-0728 | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/30/2025 |
August 25, 2024: 9 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
| 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 + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
| D | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
| E | F-0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
| J | 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 + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/26/2024 |
| K | 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 + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/26/2024 |
| D | F-0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/26/2024 |
| E | F-0584 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
December 14, 2023: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/14/2024 |
| E | F-0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/14/2024 |
November 16, 2023: 1 citation (Complaint + Infection control)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0584 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/09/2023 |
May 31, 2023: 6 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 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 |
| E | F-0803 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2023 |
| E | F-0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2023 |
| D | F-0758 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2023 |
| D | F-0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2023 |
| E | F-0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care 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
12 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 | C | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/15/2026 |
| 09/11/2025 | E | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/09/2026 |
| 08/25/2024 | F | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
| 08/25/2024 | F | K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
| 08/25/2024 | C | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
| 08/25/2024 | E | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
| 08/25/2024 | F | K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
| 08/25/2024 | F | K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
| 08/25/2024 | E | K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/17/2024 |
| 05/31/2023 | C | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/22/2023 |
| 05/31/2023 | E | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/22/2023 |
| 05/31/2023 | E | K-0352 | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/22/2023 |
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
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2024 | Fine | $41,036 | — |
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 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.98 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.6 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.66 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.28 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 45.6 | 55.3 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 40 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 1 | 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
- Palo Pinto County Hospital District
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Advanced Healthcare Solutions (28 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 106
- Average residents per day
- 73.5
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- November 1, 1991
- County/parish
- Palo Pinto
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
7 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALO PINTO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KORKMAS, ROSS | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KORKMAS, ROSS | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ADVANCED HCS LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LICHTSCHEIN, TEDDY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SCHEINER, ELIEZER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SHELBY, JACK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | 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 Pinto Nursing Center. 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.