Shinnery Oaks Community
711 West Broadway, Denver City, TX 79323 · Yoakum County
Government · 60 certified beds · 73% occupancy · (806) 592-2551
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Shinnery Oaks Community 5 out of 5 stars overall, much above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 1 immediate-jeopardy finding in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
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.
5.19 nurse hours per resident per day. 59% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 39.7% · RN turnover: 14.3%
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.
- Potential for harmTag F0641 · Dec 11, 2025Corrected Jan 25, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Dec 11, 2025Corrected Jan 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0644 · Jun 16, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jul 3, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0842 · Sep 27, 2024Corrected Nov 7, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0880 · Aug 11, 2023Corrected Sep 11, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Aug 11, 2023Corrected Sep 11, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0552 · Aug 11, 2023Corrected Sep 11, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0645 · Aug 11, 2023Corrected Sep 11, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Aug 11, 2023Corrected Sep 11, 2023
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 F0757 · Aug 11, 2023Corrected Sep 11, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 10 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is at or below the Texas median, which is a reassuring sign for how the home manages dementia care.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is government (government - county). It is independently operated, not part of a multi-facility chain.