Kent County Nursing Home
Jayton, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 745002) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 7 totaling $187,081
Phone: (806) 237-3036 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kent County Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Kent County Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.1%.
Kent County Nursing Home has 7 federal fines on record totaling $187,081.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Kent County Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned facility in Jayton, Texas, certified for 60 beds with an average daily census of 51.1 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since December 2021.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kent County Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.56 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.33 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 7 federal fines totaling $187,081.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No chain affiliation is listed in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kent County Nursing Home has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 7 fines totaling $187,081.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 51.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by Kent County government; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 15, 2021.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here these are 2, 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 806-237-3036 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 806-237-3036 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/745002?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.