Paradigm Northwest
Houston, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455714) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $51,400
Phone: (281) 440-9000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Paradigm Northwest has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Paradigm Northwest reports 2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.3%.
Paradigm Northwest has 4 federal fines on record totaling $51,400.00, with no current payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Paradigm Northwest is a for-profit nursing home in Houston, Harris County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 1987. The facility is certified for 148 beds with an average of 114.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Paradigm Northwest holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels average 2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.3%.
On penalties: CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $51,400.00 for this facility. There are no current payment denials on record.
Paradigm Northwest is part of the Paradigm Healthcare chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality details directly on Medicare Care Compare, using the data reflected in this profile as a starting point rather than a complete record.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Paradigm Northwest has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Paradigm Northwest is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star and nursing turnover of 52.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $51,400.00, with 0 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 Northwest is certified for 148 beds with an average daily population of 114.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Paradigm Healthcare chain, which includes 17 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Paradigm Northwest was first approved for certification on September 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Paradigm Northwest scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2814409000 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This isn't covered by CMS data; contact Paradigm Northwest at 2814409000 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455714?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.