PANOLA COUNTY NURSING & REHABILITATION
501 COTTAGE RD, Carthage, TX 75633
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How PANOLA COUNTY NURSING & REHABILITATION Compares
PANOLA COUNTY NURSING & REHABILITATION is a 108-bed for-profit nursing facility in Carthage, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (20.0%) is above the Texas average of 9.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 108 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 45% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Carthage, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.0% — worse than the Texas average of 9.4% (112% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Texas average of 4.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PANOLA COUNTY NURSING & REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PANOLA COUNTY NURSING & REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Carthage.
How is PANOLA COUNTY NURSING & REHABILITATION addressing its staffing levels 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 PANOLA COUNTY NURSING & REHABILITATION doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.0% here versus 9.4% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PANOLA COUNTY NURSING & REHABILITATION keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is PANOLA COUNTY NURSING & REHABILITATION's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 45% occupancy across 108 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 PANOLA COUNTY NURSING & REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PANOLA COUNTY NURSING & REHABILITATION's rating advantage in Carthage?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Carthage
Carthage sits in Panola County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% 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+
- 4,427 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $51,297
- Median home value
- $117,000
Demographics for Panola County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carthage.
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