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HomeTexasPalo Duro Nursing Home

Palo Duro Nursing Home

405 S Collins St, Claude, TX 790198062265121WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(10 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
66
certified

How Palo Duro Nursing Home Compares in Texas

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Texas. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
TX average
2.7/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
TX average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
1/5
TX average
1.9/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.04 hrs/day
TX average
3.39 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.41 hrs/day
TX average
0.43 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
39.1%
TX average
55.3%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Texas average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.04 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.39.
Staff turnover is 39.1%, lower than the Texas average of 55.3%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 30, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 20, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,996/mo
Texas median
Private Room
$7,300/mo
Texas median
Armstrong County 65+
549
28.7% of county
County Population
1,912
Armstrong County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Palo Duro Nursing Home is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Claude, Texas with 66 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
66
Avg Residents/Day
32
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Feb 19, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Armstrong
Last Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
41.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0839Potential for Harm

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Survey: Aug 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0940Potential for Harm

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Survey: Jul 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0638Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jun 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.49 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.13 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.04 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.79 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.21 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.1%
RN Turnover
66.7%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HOLCOMB, HOLLYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 29, 2021
STRATTON, EMILEECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 18, 2018
CLAUDETX LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2025
GLEISNER, STONEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2025
MISTRETTA, CASSANDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
PFEIFER, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
STEWART, RANDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2010
CLAUDETX LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 21, 2025
GLEISNER, STONEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2025
STEWART, RANDYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2010

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Palo Duro Nursing Home and nearby alternatives.

All Texas facilities
Palo Duro Nursing Home
Claude, TXCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Ware Memorial Care Center
Amarillo, TX27.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $81,894
Georgia Manor Nursing Home
Amarillo, TX28.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,031
Clarendon Nursing Home
Clarendon, TX29.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $7,551
Legacy Rehabilitation and Living
Amarillo, TX29.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $13,070
Heritage Convalescent Center
Amarillo, TX31.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Windflower Health Center
Amarillo, TX31.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $4,922
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Palo Duro Nursing Home
Claude, TX · Current facility
—3/54/51/5None recorded
Ware Memorial Care Center
Amarillo, TX
27.9 mi4/53/55/5$81,894
Georgia Manor Nursing Home
Amarillo, TX
28.5 mi2/53/51/5$8,031
Clarendon Nursing Home
Clarendon, TX
29.1 mi3/54/51/5$7,551
Legacy Rehabilitation and Living
Amarillo, TX
29.6 mi2/52/51/5$13,070
Heritage Convalescent Center
Amarillo, TX
31.3 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Windflower Health Center
Amarillo, TX
31.3 mi3/53/53/5$4,922

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Palo Duro Nursing Home?▾
Palo Duro Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Palo Duro Nursing Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Texas is $5,996/month for a semi-private room and $7,300/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Palo Duro Nursing Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Palo Duro Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Palo Duro Nursing Home had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 20, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Palo Duro Nursing Home?▾
Palo Duro Nursing Home provides 3.04 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, 1.13 LPN hours, and 1.49 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.1%.
How many beds does Palo Duro Nursing Home have?▾
Palo Duro Nursing Home has 66 certified beds with an average of 32 residents per day, resulting in approximately 48% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Gulf Coast Ltc Partners chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Palo Duro Nursing Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Texas. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Palo Duro Nursing Home?▾
On Google Maps, Palo Duro Nursing Home has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 10 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Gulf Coast Ltc Partners

This chain operates 20 facilities. View all →