SCHLEICHER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
104 N US HWY 277, Eldorado, TX 76936
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SCHLEICHER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Compares
SCHLEICHER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER is a 34-bed government-owned nursing facility in Eldorado, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (19.2%) is above the Texas average of 9.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 34 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.2% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6% (100% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (36% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.8% — better than the Texas average of 3.8% (79% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SCHLEICHER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SCHLEICHER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER with other nursing homes in Eldorado.
How is SCHLEICHER COUNTY MEDICAL 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 SCHLEICHER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.2% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SCHLEICHER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SCHLEICHER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 34 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SCHLEICHER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SCHLEICHER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Eldorado
Eldorado sits in Schleicher County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.4% 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+
- 679 (23.4%)
- Median age
- 36.6 years
- Median household income
- $45,250
- Median home value
- $80,900
Demographics for Schleicher County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Eldorado.
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