PALO PINTO NURSING CENTER
200 SOUTHWEST 25TH AVE, Mineral Wells, TX 76067
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How PALO PINTO NURSING CENTER Compares
PALO PINTO NURSING CENTER is a 106-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mineral Wells, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Texas average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 106 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mineral Wells, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.9% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (35% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Texas average of 3.8% (100% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.7% — worse than the Texas average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PALO PINTO NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PALO PINTO NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Mineral Wells.
How is PALO PINTO NURSING CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is PALO PINTO NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.9% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PALO PINTO NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is PALO PINTO NURSING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 106 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PALO PINTO NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does PALO PINTO NURSING CENTER lag behind other Mineral Wells options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells sits in Palo Pinto County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,581 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $55,986
- Median home value
- $115,700
Demographics for Palo Pinto County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mineral Wells.
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