Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Paradigm at Kountze
604 FM 1293 · Kountze, TX 77625 · 60 certified beds
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About Paradigm at Kountze
Paradigm at Kountze is a nursing home in Kountze, Texas. Its capacity is 60 beds, below the Hardin County median of 90 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Paradigm Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 25 citations, the most recent on August 13, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.25 hours per resident per day. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-800-252-2412. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (25)
Records from June 2023 to August 2025.
August 13, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 5, 2025.
August 13, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 5, 2025.
August 13, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 5, 2025.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 25, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 1, 2024.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $16,801
July 25, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,801 against this nursing home on July 25, 2024.
Staffing
3.25 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.40 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Paradigm Healthcare, a chain of 17 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 2.1 for health inspections, 1.5 for staffing, 4.0 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.
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