Skilled nursing · Dallas, TX

Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation

6825 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75235

2 / 5CMS 150 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 20 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Texas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 14.4 percent, in line with the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 11.2 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.27 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 73 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Texas DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.27

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

73%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

14.4%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Texas state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.27

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

2.68

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

73%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

82%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

14.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

11.2%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.1%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$193,656 in fines (4)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID676293

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district

ChainIndependent

Beds150

Avg residents127

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.27 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Texas DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation?

Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation been cited for resident harm?

It has $193,656 in federal fines across 4 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation appears in the record section above.

Does Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation use antipsychotic medications?

14.4 percent of long-stay residents at Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 11.2 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 20 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Texas state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation?

Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation is located at 6825 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75235. Phone: (214) 845-6200. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation a special focus facility?

Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $193,656 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation compare to other Dallas skilled nursing facilities?

Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 20. Browse the full Dallas directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Forest Park Nursing & Rehabilitation and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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