Facility profile · CCN 455961
Palo Pinto Nursing Center
22 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $41,036.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202622
Total citations
22
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$41,036
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
22 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | F577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Complaint |
| Sep 11, 2025 | F803 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Apr 10, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 10, 2025 | F728 | 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. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 25, 2024 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 25, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 25, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint |
| Aug 25, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 25, 2024 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 25, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint |
| Aug 25, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | K | Complaint |
| Aug 25, 2024 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 25, 2024 | F584 | 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. | E | Complaint |
| Dec 14, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 14, 2023 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint |
| Nov 16, 2023 | F584 | 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. | E | Complaint |
| May 31, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint |
| May 31, 2023 | F803 | 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. | E | Complaint |
| May 31, 2023 | F800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Complaint |
| May 31, 2023 | F758 | 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. | D | Complaint |
| May 31, 2023 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint |
| May 31, 2023 | F694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $41,036 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2024 | Fine | $41,036 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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