Nursing homes › Texas › Paradigm at the Creek
1405 Valhalla Dr, Wharton, TX 77488 · 9795321244 · 120 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 below its group average (1.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.23 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.35. Weekend total: 2.75. Nursing staff turnover: 59%.
All-time on record: 38 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-05-22 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-25 |
| 2026-05-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2025-08-04 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | K | complaint | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-05-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2024-09-30 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-30 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-09-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-05-28 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-08 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-05-08 | Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-05-08 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-05-08 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-05-08 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-05-08 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-05-08 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-05-08 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-03-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-03-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-03-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-03-28 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-03-28 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-03-28 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2023-08-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-02-07 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-02-07 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-02-07 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-02-07 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-04 | Fine | $8,191 |
| 2025-05-16 | Fine | $8,402 |
| 2024-09-30 | Fine | $20,719 |
| 2024-05-08 | Fine | $14,722 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/01/2017 |
| FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2017 |
| SOUTHWEST LTC WHARTON LTD | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2017 |
| WHARTON NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/30/2021 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 455699. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.