Paradigm at Sweeny

109 N McKinney · Sweeny, TX · 77480 · 9795483383

90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Paradigm Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

CMS abuse warning

CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.

3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

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.

63% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 20
Serious harm & abuse 20% 0
Staffing 20% 54
Federal penalties 15% 75
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.063.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.640.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.55≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year63%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $11,905

Inspection citations (19 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · K July 4, 2025

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected July 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · K July 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 July 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Immediate jeopardy · J July 4, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 4, 2025

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected July 22, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 4, 2025

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected July 22, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E July 4, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E June 4, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected June 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E June 4, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected June 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E June 4, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected June 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E March 21, 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 March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected March 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 29, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E March 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E March 8, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected March 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G December 14, 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 January 5, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected February 12, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected February 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected February 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
July 4, 2025Fine$11,905

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675344 · certified since May 31, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.