Palma Real
Nursing Home · Mathis, TX
CMS certification number675312
Contact & location
1220 Loop 459Mathis, TX 78368
San Patricio County
- Phone
- (361) 547-3318
- ZIP code
- 78368 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 90
- Residents per day
- 51.0 (57% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Hamilton County Hospital District
- Chain
- Cantex Continuing Care (37 facilities, avg 3.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- May 11, 1994
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.24 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.37 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.28 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.59 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.72 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31.9 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 9, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 0 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-06-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-06-09 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-06-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-06-09 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-06-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-10 |
| 2025-11-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-22 |
| 2025-08-20 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-20 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-04-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-17 |
| 2025-04-17 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-17 |
| 2025-04-17 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-17 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-17 |
| 2025-04-17 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-17 |
| 2024-02-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-23 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-23 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-23 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2023-11-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Alaniz, Andres (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ballard, Traniecia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mathis Health Care Center LTD Co (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Salaiz, Melissa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hooper, Grady (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ballard, Traniecia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mathis Health Care Center LTD Co (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Palma Real?
Palma Real has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.
How many beds does Palma Real have?
It has 90 certified beds and cares for about 51 residents per day.
Has Palma Real been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Palma Real?
It is part of Cantex Continuing Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Palma Real?
(361) 547-3318. The facility is located at 1220 Loop 459, Mathis, TX 78368.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.