Paradigm at Kountze

604 Fm 1293, Kountze, TX 77625

Phone: 4092463418

CMS ratings and facility information

Paradigm at Kountze is a Medicare-certified nursing facility in Kountze, Hardin County, Texas. CMS data for this profile was updated August 2026. Ratings and facility details can change; confirm current information with CMS and the facility.

CMS overall rating4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating3 of 5
Staffing rating3 of 5
Quality measures rating5 of 5
Certified beds60
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
CMS certification number455594

Staffing

Total nurse hours per resident day3.23
RN hours per resident day0.58
Nurse aide hours per resident day1.82
Total nursing staff turnover percent25.6
RN turnover percent14.3

Resident outcome measures

MeasureValueUnitPeriod
Hospitalizations3.28events_per_1000_resident_days20250101-20251231
Emergency-department visits2.24events_per_1000_resident_days20250101-20251231
Falls with major injury0.6percent2025Q2-2026Q1
Pressure ulcers0.92percent2025Q2-2026Q1
Urinary tract infections0percent2025Q2-2026Q1
Antipsychotic medication use2.94percent2025Q2-2026Q1

Health inspection citations

Survey dateTagCitationSeverity
2025-08-130641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E
2025-08-130812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2025-08-130644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D
2024-07-250689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-07-250812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2024-07-250847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.F
2024-07-250641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E
2024-07-250657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E
2024-07-250803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.E
2024-07-250880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-07-250550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D
2024-07-250607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D
2024-07-250609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2024-07-250656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2024-07-250695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2024-07-250712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.D
2024-07-250755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2024-07-250760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2024-07-250770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D
2024-07-250802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.D
2024-07-250842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-07-250849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D
2023-06-140684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.K
2023-06-140698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D
2023-06-140761Ensure 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.D

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-25Fine,801

Ownership records

NameTypeRole
OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTEROrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPHIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
COUNCIL, JEFFIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
CRAYTON, TOMIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
DOUDS, ROBERTIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPHIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
HALEY, JEFFIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
MARTIN, MELISSAIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
MEFFORD, RUTHANNEIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
PETROSEWICZ, NORMAIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
POPATIA, AMIRALIIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
UTHMAN, EDWARDIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
ZERWAS, JOHNIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER
KOUNTZE NURSING & REHABILITATION LLCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare data. Data snapshot: August 2026. Read Our Data & Methodology. This directory does not provide medical or legal advice.