Paradigm at Kountze has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures but middling health inspection and staffing ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $16,801 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: August 13, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $16,801recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3951.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.61
Licensed practical nurses
0.97
Nurse aides
1.82
Weekend nursing
3.03
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 17%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
0%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.5%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
5.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2023 — 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 July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to clearly tell residents or their representatives that they could refuse a binding arbitration agreement. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 847 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,801 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $27,971 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 25, 2024
$16,801
Federal fine
Jun 14, 2023
$11,170
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of PARADIGM HEALTHCARE · 18 homes · 1.9 stars avg
Occupancy
44.7 residents on an average day (74% of 60 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 40 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.