Nursing homes in Kent County, Texas
Kent County, Texas, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 60 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (48%). Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies over three cycles, 45.0 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $187K across 7 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 | Kent County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 1177 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 48% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 45.0 | 24.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $187K | $54M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Nursing Home | Jayton | 60 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 45.0 | $187K | 4 Dec 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 4 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 2 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | 1 |
| F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Kent County, Texas?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 60 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Kent County have the highest CMS ratings?
Kent County Nursing Home (2 stars)
How do Kent County nursing homes compare with Texas?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 48% statewide; citations run at 45.0 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.