Facility profile · CCN 455594
Paradigm At Kountze
26 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $27,971.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202626
Total citations
26
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$27,971
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
26 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Aug 13, 2025 | F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard |
| Aug 13, 2025 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F849 | Arrange 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 | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F803 | Ensure 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 | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard |
| Jul 25, 2024 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| Jun 14, 2023 | F761 | Ensure 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 | Standard |
| Jun 14, 2023 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Jun 14, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Standard |
| Apr 26, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $27,971 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Fine | $11,170 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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