Shinnery Oaks Community
711 West Broadway, Denver City, TX 79323
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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 Shinnery Oaks Community Compares
Shinnery Oaks Community is a 60-bed government-owned nursing facility in Denver City, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.1%) is above the Texas average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.7% — better than the Texas average of 9.6% (30% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 8.1% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (148% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Texas average of 3.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Shinnery Oaks Community
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Shinnery Oaks Community with other nursing homes in Denver City.
What keeps Shinnery Oaks Community's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Shinnery Oaks Community keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.7% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Shinnery Oaks Community doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.1% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Shinnery Oaks Community?
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 Shinnery Oaks Community?
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 Denver City
Denver City sits in Yoakum County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 921 (10.7%)
- Median age
- 30.5 years
- Median household income
- $69,004
- Median home value
- $152,900
Demographics for Yoakum County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Denver City.
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