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Nursing home

Paradigm at Sweeny

Sweeny, Texas · Brazoria County

  • 109 N McKinney, Sweeny, TX 77480 · Directions
  • (979) 548‑3383
  • Medicare overall rating: 1 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: For profit – limited liability company
  • 22 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level K), $50,189 in fines. See the inspection record

Summary

Paradigm at Sweeny is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Sweeny, Texas, with 90 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 1 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2025-07-04, with 9 health deficiencies. Medicare lists 2 fines. Ownership: for profit – limited liability company. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

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At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 1 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
90Certified beds
Health inspections: 1 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Paradigm at Sweeny?
109 N McKinney, Sweeny, TX 77480, in Brazoria County, Texas.
What is the phone number of Paradigm at Sweeny?
(979) 548-3383, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Paradigm at Sweeny?
Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Paradigm at Sweeny been fined?
Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $50,189.
What did inspectors find at Paradigm at Sweeny?
In its last three inspection cycles (February 2, 2023 to July 1, 2026), Medicare lists 22 health citations; the most serious was level K. 5 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 1 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 1 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 1 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 3 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Not rated
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay. Medicare (CMS) does not show this rating for this provider. This happens, for example, when a provider is new or has too few patients or survey answers.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 3 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (February 2, 2023 to July 1, 2026), Paradigm at Sweeny had 22 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 5 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $50,189 in total (2 fines, the latest on July 1, 2026). Nurse staffing is 3.18 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
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: July 4, 2025 — 9 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: July 4, 2025 (standard health inspection); May 11, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 1, 2026 (complaint investigation).

  • F0600 Level K July 4, 2025 · corrected July 22, 2025

    “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

  • F0656 Level K July 4, 2025 · corrected July 22, 2025

    “Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”

    immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • F0686 Level J July 1, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected July 1, 2026

    “Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”

    immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • F0689 Level J July 4, 2025 · corrected July 22, 2025

    “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; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
  • F0582 Level E July 4, 2025 · corrected July 22, 2025

    “Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”

  • F0812 Level E July 4, 2025 · corrected July 22, 2025

    “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”

  • F0690 Level D May 11, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected June 5, 2026

    “Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”

  • F0880 Level D May 11, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected June 5, 2026

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0628 Level D July 4, 2025 · corrected July 22, 2025

    “Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”

Previous cycle: March 21, 2024 — 5 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: March 21, 2024 (standard health inspection).

Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0657 Level E March 21, 2024 · corrected March 29, 2024

    “Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”

  • F0812 Level E March 21, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected March 29, 2024

    “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”

  • F0655 Level D March 21, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected March 29, 2024

    “Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”

  • F0755 Level D March 21, 2024 · corrected March 29, 2024

    “Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”

  • F0880 Level D March 21, 2024 · corrected March 29, 2024

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

Earlier cycle: February 2, 2023 — 8 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: February 2, 2023 (standard health inspection); December 14, 2023 (complaint investigation); March 8, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 21, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 4, 2024 (complaint investigation).

  • F0580 Level G December 14, 2023 · from a complaint · corrected January 5, 2024

    “Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Show 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
  • F0607 Level E June 4, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected June 11, 2024

    “Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”

  • F0609 Level E June 4, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected June 11, 2024

    “Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”

  • F0610 Level E June 4, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected June 11, 2024

    “Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”

  • F0692 Level E March 8, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected March 16, 2024

    “Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”

  • F0583 Level D February 2, 2023 · corrected February 12, 2023

    “Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”

  • F0656 Level D February 2, 2023 · corrected February 12, 2023

    “Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”

  • F0760 Level D February 2, 2023 · corrected February 12, 2023

    “Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

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Fire safety citations (8)
  • K0712 Level F July 4, 2025 · corrected July 22, 2025

    “Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”

  • K0374 Level E July 4, 2025 · corrected July 22, 2025

    “Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”

  • K0511 Level E July 4, 2025 · corrected July 22, 2025

    “Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”

  • K0741 Level E July 4, 2025 · corrected July 22, 2025

    “Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”

  • K0712 Level F March 21, 2024 · corrected March 29, 2024

    “Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”

  • K0918 Level F March 21, 2024 · corrected March 29, 2024

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0741 Level E March 21, 2024 · corrected March 29, 2024

    “Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”

  • K0342 Level D February 2, 2023 · corrected February 10, 2023

    “Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.”

Fines and payment denials

Total fines over about the last three years: $50,189 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.

DatePenaltyAmount or length
July 1, 2026Fine$38,284
July 4, 2025Fine$11,905

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.

MeasureThis homeTexasNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.380.440.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.690.940.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.122.032.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.183.423.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend2.652.993.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.300.350.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)80.8%50.8%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)77.8%49.8%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year2.00.60.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Part of a group of 17 nursing homes: Paradigm Healthcare.

Legal business name: Oakbend Medical Center.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
NameRoleShareSince
Oakbend Medical CenterDirect owner100%October 1, 2022
Sweeny Nursing & Rehabilitation LLCManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEOctober 1, 2022

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

TypeNursing home
Certified beds90
Average residents per day59.4
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipFor profit – limited liability company
Group or chain (affiliated entity)Paradigm Healthcare
Legal business nameOakbend Medical Center
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1994-05-31
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address109 N McKinney, Sweeny, TX 77480
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Phone(979) 548‑3383
CMS Certification Number675344
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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).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13