Paradigm at the Creek in Wharton, TX has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings despite a 4-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.23 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and the facility has had $60,212 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: July 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $60,212recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2261.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.35
Licensed practical nurses
0.76
Nurse aides
2.12
Weekend nursing
2.75
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.2%12%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.9%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.2%1.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.5%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.8%8.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.1%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.3%16.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—2.1%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.7%5.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%4.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
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 2025 — 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 September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Recent history
PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,900 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,191 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,070 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,402 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,278 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $20,719 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,722 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $74,934 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 25, 2026
$22,900
Federal fine
Aug 4, 2025
$8,191
Federal fine
May 16, 2025
$8,402
Federal fine
Sep 30, 2024
$20,719
Federal fine
May 8, 2024
$14,722
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PARADIGM HEALTHCARE · 17 homes · 2 stars avg
Occupancy
56 residents on an average day (47% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 39 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.