Paradigm At Kountze
Kountze, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455594) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,801
Phone: (409) 246-3418 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Paradigm At Kountze has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Paradigm At Kountze reports total nurse staffing of about 3.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.6%.
Paradigm At Kountze has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,801.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
Paradigm At Kountze is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Kountze, Hardin County, Texas. The facility has been certified since October 23, 1985, and is licensed for 60 certified beds, with an average of 48.2 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Paradigm Healthcare chain, which includes 17 facilities with a chain average CMS overall rating of 1.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Paradigm At Kountze holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.23, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 1 federal fine totaling $16,801.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility in the provided data.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and most current details directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Paradigm At Kountze has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with staffing turnover at 25.6% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,801.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Paradigm At Kountze has 60 certified beds and an average of 48.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Paradigm Healthcare chain, which includes 17 facilities with a chain average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 23, 1985.
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; this facility scores 4 overall, 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4092463418 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4092463418 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455594?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.