Nursing home / skilled nursing
Palomino Place
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Mesquite, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3160 Gus Thomasson Road |
| City | Mesquite |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 75150 |
| County | Dallas |
| Phone | 469-329-4002 |
| Website | https://cantexcc.com/snf/palomino-place/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 676422 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | March 15, 2017 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, cardiac recovery, chronic care, hospice and palliative care, post-surgical recovery, pulmonary recovery, respite care, stroke recovery, transitional care, intravenous therapy, respiratory therapy, tracheotomy care, wound management, outpatient rehabilitation |
Palomino Place is in 3160 Gus Thomasson Road, Mesquite, TX 75150. Phone: 469-329-4002. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 2, quality measures 5).
Palomino Place is a 120-bed skilled nursing home in Mesquite, about 15 minutes from downtown Dallas, focused on transitional and short-term care. It offers 24-hour skilled nursing and physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with programs for cardiac recovery, stroke recovery, pulmonary recovery, and post-surgical recovery. The home also has private rooms, a large rehabilitation area, an activities of daily living suite, and an agility course for practice getting around obstacles. CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 132.250; 3 federal fines totaling $165086.00; total nursing staff turnover 52.7%.
More about this provider
| Palomino Place is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Mesquite focused on transitional, short-term care and rehabilitation, with 24-hour skilled nursing and programs for cardiac, pulmonary, stroke, and post-surgical recovery. It lists private rooms, an expansive rehabilitation area, and an activities of daily living suite. | |
| Services and programs | 120-bed transitional, short-term care facility located 15 minutes from downtown Dallas, offering cardiac recovery, chronic care, hospice and palliative care, post-surgical recovery, pulmonary recovery, respite care, stroke recovery, transitional care, 24-hour skilled nursing, enteral and parenteral care, intravenous therapy, respiratory therapy, tracheotomy care, wound management, physical, occupational and speech therapies, outpatient rehabilitation, laboratory and X-ray services, discharge planning, nutrition services, social services, and pharmacy services 7 days per week. Amenities include private and semi-private rooms with private bath/shower, in-room kitchenettes, restaurant-style dining, an in-house cafe, a library, a chapel, a salon/barber shop, patios, an expansive rehabilitation area, an activities of daily living suite, and an agility course. |
| Visiting and contact details | Palomino Place, 3160 Gus Thomasson Road, Mesquite, Texas 75150; phone 469-329-4002. Resident transportation for doctor's appointments is stated. |
| Website | https://cantexcc.com/snf/palomino-place/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.50 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.65 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 84 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 132.250 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 277 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 84 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 277 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-12-11 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 13 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 19 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 10 |
| Number of Citations from Infection Control Inspections | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 3 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 13 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.45936 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 55.6 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 1.03482 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.7 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.16201 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.66032 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.98988 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.33020 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.18046 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 3 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 4 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 165086.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 100 |
| Chain Name | CANTEX CONTINUING CARE |
| Legal Business Name | DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.4 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.1 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 37 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 3.3 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.9 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | Y |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 84.4 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Palomino Place
Where is Palomino Place located?
Palomino Place is at 3160 Gus Thomasson Road, Mesquite, Texas 75150.
What care and services does Palomino Place offer?
Palomino Place offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, cardiac recovery, chronic care, hospice and palliative care, post-surgical recovery.
Is Palomino Place Medicare-certified?
Yes. Palomino Place is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Palomino Place's quality rating?
CMS gives Palomino Place an overall star rating of 3 out of 5.
How do I contact Palomino Place?
Call Palomino Place at 469-329-4002.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.