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Paradigm Northwest

17600 Cali Dr, Houston, TX 77090
Score: 9 / 100

Paradigm Northwest has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 9/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Texas. Families considering this Houston facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 3.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, Paradigm Northwest falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 30 deficiencies at Paradigm Northwest, including 5 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.24 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.19 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.05 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.00 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.82 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

30
Total Deficiencies
Jan 20, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 24 Moderate 🔴 5 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Jan 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Dec 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.4% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 12.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 3.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $51,400

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 9 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
148
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16