Prairie Acres

201 E 15th · Friona, TX · 79035 · 8062503922

83 certified beds Government - Hospital district

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 68
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 56
Federal penalties 15% 58
Trend 10% 90
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.203.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.470.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.64≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year49%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $10,033

Inspection citations (16 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected August 5, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025

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

    Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected August 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Actual harm · G May 30, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected July 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

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

    Corrected July 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected July 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

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

    Corrected July 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected July 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

    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.

    Corrected July 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F May 30, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E May 30, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 13, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Corrected July 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023

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

    Corrected May 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023

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

    Corrected May 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 7, 2023 · Infection Control

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 30, 2024Fine$10,033
May 30, 2024Payment Denial15 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675443 · certified since January 10, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.