PARADIGM AT FIRST COLONY has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. Reported staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility has had $64,559 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: March 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $64,559recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3312.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.46
Licensed practical nurses
0.80
Nurse aides
2.06
Weekend nursing
2.89
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 69%
Registered nurse turnover: 82%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
1.8%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.4%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
97.1%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,838 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $44,721 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $211,113 in total fines.
Federal fine
Nov 27, 2024
$19,838
Federal fine
Oct 24, 2024
$44,721
Federal fine
Aug 15, 2023
$146,554
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PARADIGM HEALTHCARE · 18 homes · 1.9 stars avg
Occupancy
109.1 residents on an average day (73% of 150 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.