Nursing home report
KOUNTZE, TX · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
PARADIGM AT KOUNTZE in Kountze, TX has a 4-star overall rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but middling health inspection and staffing ratings (3 stars each). It reported no fines in the last 24 months, but nurse staffing was 3.23 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent citations involved treatment and care, accident hazards/supervision, and food handling.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2294 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2294.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
A federal fine of $16,801 was recorded.
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,801 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 25, 2024
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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.
