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John Paul II Nursing Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and caring staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

209 S 3rd St, Kenedy, TX 7811964 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 4 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is ideal for families seeking a deeply spiritual and nurturing environment, as the staff is frequently described as exceptionally caring. However, if your family prefers a secular environment, you may want to inquire about how religious beliefs influence the daily care protocols.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.40hrs
53%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.46hrs
84%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
20%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.5%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.7%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.8%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
🦠

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.9%
US
1.6%
TX
0.8%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.5%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
Well below state avg (9.1)
1 complaint-triggered

John Paul II Nursing Home shows mixed performance with 11 deficiencies across three surveys, including one complaint-triggered issue regarding food policies. The facility has had recurring problems with fire safety systems, staff training, and food service management. While all deficiencies were reportedly corrected, the pattern suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits to understand current improvements.

Sep 12, 2025Routine
4
0345ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0610MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0761MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Aug 9, 2024Routine
1
0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Aug 9, 2024Complaint
1
0813MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Jun 30, 2023Routine
5
0730ModerateCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0944ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0949ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

0583MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Seraphic Sisters, INC

Organization Type

nonprofit

Management Company

THE SERAPHIC SISTERS, INC

Administrator

JESSICA VALDEZ

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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