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Palo Duro Nursing Home is a 4-star rated nursing home in Claude, TX with 66 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 4/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 2/5.

The facility has 33 health violations on record. Federal fines total $128,352 across 37 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: July 30, 2024.

Staff turnover rate: 72.4% — significantly above the national average.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Texas public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Inspection History Overview

Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 33 penalties totaling $120,412

$4,580

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$4,580

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$4,580

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$4,580

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$4,580

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$4,580

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$4,580

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$22,830

Fine

$13,739

Fine

$13,636

Fine

$4,308

Fine

$4,276

Fine

$4,308

Fine

$4,276

Fine

$12,923

Fine

$12,827

Fine

$4,257

Fine

$4,257

Fine

$3,976

Fine

$3,645

Fine

$3,314

Fine

$2,982

Fine

$2,651

Fine

$2,320

Fine

$1,965

Fine

$1,638

Fine

2021 2 penalties totaling $2,285

$1,310

Fine

$975

Fine

2020 2 penalties totaling $5,655

$5,000

Fine

$655

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2024 6 violations

Tag 0638 E Jul 30, 2024

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0644 D Jul 30, 2024

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0645 D Jul 30, 2024

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0812 F Jul 30, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0842 D Jul 30, 2024

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0880 D Jul 30, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024

2023 8 violations

Tag 0656 D Nov 20, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0578 E Jun 1, 2023

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.

✓ Corrected: Jul 1, 2023
Tag 0641 D Jun 1, 2023

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Jul 1, 2023
Tag 0645 E Jun 1, 2023

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: Jul 1, 2023
Tag 0656 E Jun 1, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jul 1, 2023
Tag 0689 D Jun 1, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jul 1, 2023
Tag 0812 F Jun 1, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jul 1, 2023
Tag 0880 E Jun 1, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jul 1, 2023

2022 2 violations

Tag 0644 D May 11, 2022

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2022
Tag 0761 D May 11, 2022

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2022

2021 1 violations

Tag 0644 D Dec 7, 2021

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Dec 24, 2021

2020 1 violations

Tag 0880 E Aug 11, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 21, 2020

2019 11 violations

Tag 0578 D Dec 5, 2019

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.

✓ Corrected: Dec 31, 2019
Tag 0690 D Dec 5, 2019

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Dec 31, 2019
Tag 0726 D Dec 5, 2019

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

✓ Corrected: Dec 31, 2019
Tag 0812 F Dec 5, 2019

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Dec 31, 2019
Tag 0880 D Dec 5, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 31, 2019
Tag 0578 D Jan 30, 2019

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.

✓ Corrected: Jan 31, 2019
Tag 0656 E Jan 30, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jan 31, 2019
Tag 0693 D Jan 30, 2019

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

✓ Corrected: Jan 31, 2019
Tag 0695 D Jan 30, 2019

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Jan 31, 2019
Tag 0761 D Jan 30, 2019

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jan 31, 2019
Tag 0812 F Jan 30, 2019

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jan 31, 2019

2018 1 violations

Tag 0805 D Jun 23, 2018

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018

2017 3 violations

Tag 0584 E Dec 14, 2017

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.

✓ Corrected: Jan 26, 2018
Tag 0676 E Dec 14, 2017

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Jan 12, 2018
Tag 0842 D Dec 14, 2017

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jan 12, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions About Palo Duro Nursing Home

What violations has Palo Duro Nursing Home received?
Palo Duro Nursing Home has 33 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Palo Duro Nursing Home?
Palo Duro Nursing Home has a 4-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Palo Duro Nursing Home last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Palo Duro Nursing Home safe?
Safety at Palo Duro Nursing Home should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Palo Duro Nursing Home?
Phone: (806) 226-5121. Address: 405 S Collins St, Claude, TX. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Palo Duro Nursing Home offer?
Palo Duro Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility with 66 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Claude, TX?
Compare Palo Duro Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Claude, TX on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.

Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: July 30, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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