Shinnery Oaks Community
711 West Broadway, Denver City, TX 79323 · Yoakum County · 60 certified beds · avg 44 residents/day · certified since Aug 12, 2010 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, repeated · Aug 11, 2023 · F-0880
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Why it matters: Weak infection control lets illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and drug-resistant infections spread quickly among vulnerable residents.
Severity (K): A life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation affected several residents. Among the most serious findings an inspection can produce.
Corrected: Sep 11, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (10)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Dec 11, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Jun 16, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. · from a complaint |
| Sep 27, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 2).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | K ▲ |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 5.69 | 3.46 | 3.95 | top 2% in Texas; top 6% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.57 | 0.44 | 0.69 | top 18% in Texas; bottom 48% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 5.36 | 3.04 | 3.50 | top 1% in Texas; top 4% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.37 | 0.34 | 0.48 | top 31% in Texas; bottom 46% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 39.7 | 55.3 | 45.8 | top 20% in Texas; top 35% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 14.3 | 54.6 | 42.9 | top 3% in Texas; top 7% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.19, RN 0.52, weekend 4.89. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Who owns this facility
Government - County
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Yoakum | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| 24 Karat Ventures | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2018 |
| 24 Karat Ventures | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| Addison, Tim | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| Box, Tommy | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| County of Yoakum | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| Harris, Gary | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2022 |
| Harris, Gary | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2022 |
| Lindsey, Woodson | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| Marion, Ray | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| McWhirter, Darinda | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| Odom, Lynda | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2018 |
| Welch, Darla | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Ybarra, Michael | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2022 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
- "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Health Care Center | 19.2 mi | Seminole, TX | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 676259.