Nursing homes › Texas › Paradigm at Kountze
604 Fm 1293, Kountze, TX 77625 · 4092463418 · 60 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Paradigm Healthcare, a group operating 18 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 1.8/5, 4 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,404,116 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.23 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.58. Weekend total: 2.95. Nursing staff turnover: 26%.
All-time on record: 25 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2025-08-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2025-08-13 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2023-06-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
| 2023-06-14 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
| 2023-06-14 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-25 | Fine | $16,801 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 03/31/2017 |
| COUNCIL, JEFF | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| CRAYTON, TOM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| DOUDS, ROBERT | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/19/2016 |
| FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/19/2007 |
| HALEY, JEFF | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| MARTIN, MELISSA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2015 |
| MEFFORD, RUTHANNE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2015 |
| PETROSEWICZ, NORMA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| POPATIA, AMIRALI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2011 |
| UTHMAN, EDWARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2008 |
| ZERWAS, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| KOUNTZE NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 455594. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.