Kent County Nursing Home
1443 North Main · Jayton, TX · 79528 · 8062373036
60 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $132,214 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$132,214 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 7 · $187,081 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
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.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
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.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 12, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 12, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2024 | Fine | $132,214 |
| February 6, 2024 | Fine | $10,915 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $3,387 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $2,797 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $3,846 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $1,747 |
| October 4, 2023 | Fine | $32,175 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 745002 · certified since December 15, 2021. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.