Paradigm at the Prairies
Nursing Home · El Campo, TX
CMS certification number676040
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
106 Del Norte DR.El Campo, TX 77437
Wharton County
- Phone
- (979) 543-6762
- ZIP code
- 77437 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day
- 101.3 (68% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Oakbend Medical Center
- Chain
- Paradigm Healthcare (17 facilities, avg 1.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 15, 2004
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.42 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.40 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.43 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.59 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.06 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.4 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 0.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 16, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 19.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 18
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 28 health · 18 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-06-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-06-02 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-04-20 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-22 |
| 2026-04-20 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-22 |
| 2026-04-20 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-22 |
| 2026-03-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2025-11-18 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-11-18 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-11-18 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-11-18 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-11-18 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-11-18 | 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-11-18 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-08-30 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. F0850 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-06-27 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-04-16 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-02-29 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-01-26 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2023-12-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-12-24 |
| 2023-01-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-03 |
| 2023-01-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-03 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
4 penalties in the last three years, including $62,430 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-15 | Payment Denial | 8 days payment denial |
| 2026-03-15 | Fine | $25,280 |
| 2025-06-27 | Fine | $23,753 |
| 2023-12-16 | Fine | $13,397 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Oakbend Medical Center (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Freudenberger, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| El Campo Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shkop, Aharon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Paradigm at the Prairies?
Paradigm at the Prairies has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.
How many beds does Paradigm at the Prairies have?
It has 150 certified beds and cares for about 101 residents per day.
Has Paradigm at the Prairies been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $62,430 in the last three years.
Who owns Paradigm at the Prairies?
It is part of Paradigm Healthcare and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Paradigm at the Prairies?
(979) 543-6762. The facility is located at 106 Del Norte DR., El Campo, TX 77437.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.