Paradigm At The Prairies
106 Del Norte Dr, El Campo, TX 77437 · Wharton County
For-profit · 150 certified beds · 68% occupancy · (979) 543-6762
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Paradigm At The Prairies 1 out of 5 stars overall, much below average. Its nurse staffing is 26% below the Texas median. It currently carries a federal abuse-warning icon. Inspectors cited it for 3 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
2.42 nurse hours per resident per day. 26% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 51.4% · RN turnover: 0%
Safety & compliance flags
- Federal abuse warning icon
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0600 · Mar 15, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0607 · Mar 15, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0561 · Apr 20, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0558 · Nov 18, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Nov 18, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0919 · Nov 18, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0850 · Aug 30, 2025ComplaintCorrected Sep 22, 2025
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Administration Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0628 · Apr 20, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0725 · Apr 20, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0550 · Nov 18, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 25 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is above the national median. Ask how the home decides to start these medications and how often it reviews them.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is for-profit (for profit - individual). It is part of the Paradigm Healthcare chain, which operates 18 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 1.8 stars.