All citations for Palo Pinto Nursing Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 11, 2025

Showing 1 to 12 of 12 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 16, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0694, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0800, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 14, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.