Paradigm At The Brazos
Richmond, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675420) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (281) 342-2801 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Paradigm At The Brazos has a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Paradigm At The Brazos reports total nurse staffing of 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.4%.
Paradigm At The Brazos has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS has not flagged this facility with an abuse icon or placed it in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Paradigm At The Brazos is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas. The facility has been certified since 1994 and is licensed for 56 beds, with an average daily census of 40.6 residents. Ownership is structured as a For profit - Corporation, and CMS data indicate no ownership change in the past 12 months.
Per CMS Care Compare, Paradigm At The Brazos holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and staffing rating of 3. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 21.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Paradigm At The Brazos is part of the Paradigm Healthcare chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 — notably lower than this facility's individual 5-star overall rating. Families should note this difference when evaluating chain-wide reputation versus this specific location's CMS record.
This profile reflects data reported to CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details, including inspection reports and any recent changes, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Paradigm At The Brazos has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.19 hours per resident per day, with 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing turnover is 21.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is recorded for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 56 beds with an average daily census of 40.6 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 an average rating of 1.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 30, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2813422801 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 2813422801 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675420?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.