Paradigm at the Prairies
106 del Norte Dr., El Campo, TX 77437 · (979) 543-6762
For profit - Corporation · 150 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Paradigm at the Prairies has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 5 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $53,583 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 9, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.July 9, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 9, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.July 9, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 9, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.July 9, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 25 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 21, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 2, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 2, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.June 2, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.April 20, 2026 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.April 20, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 20, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 15, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.March 15, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.November 18, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.November 18, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.November 18, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.November 18, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.November 18, 2025 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.November 18, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 18, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 18, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.November 18, 2025 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.August 30, 2025 · F0850 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 27, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 16, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.February 29, 2024 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 29, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.January 26, 2024 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 16, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,433March 15, 2026
- Fine of $23,753June 27, 2025
- Fine of $13,397December 16, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 8 daysStarting April 14, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.42 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.43 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.59 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.4% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 150 |
| Average residents per day | 101.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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