Quick answers
- Where is Kent County Nursing Home?
- 1443 North Main, Jayton, TX 79528, in Kent County, Texas.
- What is the phone number of Kent County Nursing Home?
- (806) 237-3036, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Kent County Nursing Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Kent County Nursing Home been fined?
- Medicare lists 6 fines totaling $154,906.
- What did inspectors find at Kent County Nursing Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (July 12, 2023 to December 4, 2025), Medicare lists 27 health citations; the most serious was level K. 4 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (July 12, 2023 to December 4, 2025), Kent County Nursing Home had 27 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $154,906 in total (6 fines, the latest on November 20, 2024). Nurse staffing is 3.77 hours per resident per day; the Texas average is 3.42 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: December 4, 2025 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 4, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
Previous cycle: August 30, 2024 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 30, 2024 (standard health inspection); November 20, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level K
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0607 Level K
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0610 Level K
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0609 Level E
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
Earlier cycle: July 12, 2023 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 12, 2023 (standard health inspection); October 4, 2023 (complaint investigation); October 4, 2023 (infection control inspection); November 16, 2023 (infection control inspection); August 5, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level K
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 13 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0727 Level F
“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.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0925 Level F
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0726 Level E
“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.”
F0644 Level E
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0645 Level E
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0693 Level D
“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.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0805 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $154,906 (6 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2024 | Fine | $132,214 |
| February 6, 2024 | Fine | $10,915 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $3,387 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $2,797 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $3,846 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $1,747 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Texas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.89 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.49 | 2.03 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.77 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.31 | 2.99 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 63.8% | 50.8% | 45.3% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: County of Kent.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Kent | Direct owner | 100% | May 1, 1993 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 49.2 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – county |
| Legal business name | County of Kent |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2021-12-15 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1443 North Main, Jayton, TX 79528 |
| County | Kent County |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | (806) 237‑3036 |
| CMS Certification Number | 745002 |
| Name in Medicare records | KENT COUNTY NURSING HOME |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Stonewall Living Center21 mi · Aspermont, TX · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Stonewall Memorial Hospital District21 mi · Aspermont, TX · Critical Access Hospital
- Fisher County Hospital District30 mi · Rotan, TX · Critical Access Hospital
- Cogdell Memorial Hospital44 mi · Snyder, TX · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13