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Nursing homes in Wharton County, Texas
There are 4 certified nursing homes in Wharton County, Texas, with 447 beds between them.
75% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (48%). Inspectors recorded 96 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.5 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $177K across 9 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 | Wharton County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 1177 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 75% | 48% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.5 | 24.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $177K | $54M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home 3 | El Campo | 57 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 12.3 | — | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Paradigm At the Creekabuse icon | Wharton | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 36.7 | $52K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Paradigm At the Prairiesabuse icon | El Campo | 150 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 18.7 | $62K | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Wharton | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 14.2 | $62K | 28 May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Paradigm Healthcare (2), Wellsential Health (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Wharton County, Texas?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 447 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Wharton County have the highest CMS ratings?
S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home 3 (5 stars), Paradigm At the Creek (1 stars), Paradigm At the Prairies (1 stars)
How do Wharton County nursing homes compare with Texas?
75% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 48% statewide; citations run at 21.5 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.