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Nursing homes in Karnes County, Texas
Karnes County, Texas, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 238 certified beds.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (48%). Inspectors recorded 71 health deficiencies over three cycles, 29.8 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $134K across 6 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Karnes County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 1177 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 48% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 29.8 | 24.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $134K | $54M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Paul II Nursing Home | Kenedy | 58 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15.5 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation | Karnes City | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 35.0 | $126K | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Kenedy Health & Rehabilitation | Kenedy | 60 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 33.3 | $8K | 28 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 8 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 7 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 6 |
| F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Creative Solutions In Healthcare (2).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Karnes County, Texas?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 238 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Karnes County have the highest CMS ratings?
John Paul II Nursing Home (5 stars), Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation (1 stars), Kenedy Health & Rehabilitation (1 stars)
How do Karnes County nursing homes compare with Texas?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 48% statewide; citations run at 29.8 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.