Paradigm At Kountze
604 Fm 1293, Kountze, TX 77625 · Hardin County
For-profit · 60 certified beds · 80% occupancy · (409) 246-3418
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Paradigm At Kountze 4 out of 5 stars overall — above average. Its nurse staffing is 1% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 2 immediate-jeopardy findings 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.
3.23 nurse hours per resident per day. 1% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 25.6% · 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 · Aug 13, 2025Corrected Sep 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Aug 13, 2025Corrected Sep 5, 2025
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 F0644 · Aug 13, 2025Corrected Sep 5, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Jul 25, 2024Corrected Aug 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jul 25, 2024Corrected Aug 1, 2024
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 F0847 · Jul 25, 2024Corrected Aug 1, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0641 · Jul 25, 2024Corrected Aug 1, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0657 · Jul 25, 2024Corrected Aug 1, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0803 · Jul 25, 2024Corrected Aug 1, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jul 25, 2024Corrected Aug 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 25 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Paradigm Healthcare chain (18 facilities), chain average overall rating 1.8★.