Palo Duro Nursing Home

Claude, Texas

Address

405 S Collins St, Claude, TX, 79019

Phone

+1 806-226-5121

5.5 /10

Palo Duro Nursing Home Quality & Safety Report

Average

Inspections: 4★ (50%) Staffing: 1★ (25%) Quality: 2★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

7 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
7 near national median

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
3.41 hrs below national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.82 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.85 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
1.39 hrs
Physical therapy
0.03 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Palo Duro Nursing Home 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
66 certified beds · ~39 avg residents/day (59% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Palo Duro Nursing Home is a for-profit, 66-bed corporate facility located in Claude, Texas. It currently holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, consisting of a 4-star health inspection rating, a 2-star quality measures rating, and a 1-star staffing rating.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Palo Duro Nursing Home?
Palo Duro Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How did Palo Duro Nursing Home score on health inspections?
Palo Duro Nursing Home received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Palo Duro Nursing Home?
Palo Duro Nursing Home has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Palo Duro Nursing Home have?
Palo Duro Nursing Home has 66 certified beds.
Does Palo Duro Nursing Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Palo Duro Nursing Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Palo Duro Nursing Home located?
Palo Duro Nursing Home is located at 405 S Collins St, Claude, TX, 79019, Claude, Texas.
How can I contact Palo Duro Nursing Home?
You can reach Palo Duro Nursing Home by phone at +1 806-226-5121.

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About this data

How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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