Paradigm at Bay City
1800 13th St · Bay City, TX · 77414 · 9792456327
105 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Paradigm Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $50,359 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 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 June 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · found via complaint
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 April 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 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 January 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 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 March 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
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 March 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 9, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 9, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 3, 2023 | Fine | $50,359 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455582 · certified since August 12, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.