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Palomino Place

3160 Gus Thomasson Road, Mesquite, TX 75150 · Dallas County

For-profit · 120 certified beds · 73% occupancy · (469) 329-4002

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Palomino Place 2 out of 5 stars overall — below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 3 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.

Nurse staffing

Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.

TX median 3.27

3.64 nurse hours per resident per day. 11% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.64 hrs
RN
0.54 hrs
LPN
1.06 hrs
Aide
2.04 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 52.7% · RN turnover: 55.6%

Safety & compliance flags

No CMS warning flags on record.

Recent inspection findings

The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.

32
total findings
3
immediate jeopardy
2
caused actual harm
14
from complaints
  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0755 · Aug 27, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 28, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Actual harmTag F0686 · Jul 30, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 14, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Actual harmTag F0600 · May 22, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 23, 2026

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

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0677 · Dec 11, 2025Corrected Dec 12, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0695 · Dec 11, 2025Corrected Dec 12, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Dec 11, 2025Corrected Dec 12, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0921 · Dec 11, 2025Corrected Dec 12, 2025

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Environmental Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0641 · Dec 11, 2025Corrected Dec 12, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0656 · Dec 11, 2025Corrected Dec 12, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0659 · Dec 11, 2025Corrected Dec 12, 2025

    Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 32 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.

Ownership

Part of the Cantex Continuing Care chain (38 facilities), chain average overall rating 3★.