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Kent County Nursing Home
1443 North Main, Jayton, TX 79528
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Kent County Nursing Home, in Jayton, Texas, is certified for 60 beds under government, county ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 11, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 45.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 7 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $187K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 55.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kent Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 45.0 | 45.0 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.1% | 55.1% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $187,081 | $187,081 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Dec 2025, 30 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: K ×4 D ×14 E ×6 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | K | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2024 | Fine | $132,214 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Fine | $10,915 | |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Fine | $3,387 | |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Fine | $2,797 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Fine | $3,846 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $1,747 | |
| 4 Oct 2023 | Fine | $32,175 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.1%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.8% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 29.3% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.1% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: County Of Kent.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Kent | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/1993 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kent County Nursing Home been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Kent County Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $187K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Kent County Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Kent County Nursing Home?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include County of Kent. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kent County Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.