Nursing home · Claude, TX
Palo Duro Nursing Home
405 S Collins St, Claude, TX 79019 · (806) 226-5121
Palo Duro Nursing Home is a 66-bed for-profit nursing home in Claude, Texas (Armstrong County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1986. On average it cares for 43 residents a day (about 65% of its certified beds). It is part of Gulf Coast Ltc Partners, a group of 20 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in Texas is 2.8.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Texas avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 2.50 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.28 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 57% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 2 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | August 20, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 6 below the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Childress County Hospital District. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Palo Duro Nursing Home?
CMS rates Palo Duro Nursing Home 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Palo Duro Nursing Home have?
66 certified beds, with an average of 43 residents a day.
Does Palo Duro Nursing Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Palo Duro Nursing Home?
(806) 226-5121. Address: 405 S Collins St, Claude, TX 79019.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).