Paradigm at Katy
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 8.0)
Bottom 25% in Texas · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in PARADIGM HEALTHCARE chain · $170,645 in fines
What this means for your family
While the facility is noted for its cleanliness and a welcoming front-office staff, the recent trend of highly critical reviews regarding medical neglect and staff unresponsiveness is alarming. Families should conduct an in-person inspection and specifically ask about protocols for call-light response times and wound care management.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
62 reviews on Google“Families often praise the facility for its clean environment and the kindness of the front desk and administrative staff. However, there are extremely serious allegations regarding medical neglect, unresponsiveness to call lights, and lack of professional conduct during critical patient events.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Friendly and welcoming reception staff
- Compassionate nursing and CNA care
- Specialized capabilities for vent and dialysis patients
Concerns
- Serious allegations of medical neglect and patient death (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Slow response to call lights (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unprofessional or insensitive staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 63 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides highly personalized and empathetic responses to detailed reviews, often mirroring the reviewer's specific language. While some short reviews receive templated replies, negative reviews are handled with professional empathy and a clear call to action for direct resolution.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how clean and well-maintained the facility looks; how do you manage your daily cleaning and maintenance schedules?
- 2We noticed the reception staff is very welcoming; how do you ensure that same level of friendliness is maintained by the nursing and CNA teams during night shifts?
- 3With your specialized capabilities for vent and dialysis patients, what specific protocols are in place to ensure rapid response to medical emergencies?
- 4How do you ensure that call lights are answered promptly, especially during busy shift changes or late at night?
- 5What steps is the facility taking to improve communication between the clinical staff and family members regarding daily care updates?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social programs do you have planned to keep residents engaged and active?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“The staff has been very caring and attentive to her needs. They try to keep us informed about her condition and are willing to answer our questions when we have them.”
“The nurses and CNAs are always attentive, rooms are clean, diapers are changed. The place is always clean when I visit!”
“Only facility of its kind that handles Vent and Dialysis Patients. The nursing and respiratory teams are awesome!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Paradigm at Katy shows concerning patterns with families filing 22 complaints that revealed deficiencies in treatment and care, medication management, and infection control. The facility has repeatedly struggled with the same issues across multiple surveys, including problems with call systems in bathrooms (cited five times), infection prevention (cited five times), and providing appropriate care according to doctor orders (cited four times). While the facility corrects deficiencies when cited, the recurring nature suggests ongoing operational challenges families should consider.
Dec 15, 2025Complaint1
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Nov 20, 2025Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
May 1, 2025Routine12
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
May 1, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Apr 4, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 18, 2025Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 18, 2025
$34,426
Fine
Nov 19, 2024
$50,449
Payment Denial
Nov 19, 2024
12-day denial
Fine
Mar 15, 2024
$14,701
Payment Denial
Mar 15, 2024
6-day denial
Fine
Jan 31, 2024
$71,069
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Oakbend Medical Center
government
KATY NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC
NOSA AKPATA
Chain Affiliation
Paradigm Healthcare
18 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 11 of 15 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Oakbend Medical Center
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
62 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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