Paradigm At The Creek
Nursing home · 1405 VALHALLA DR, Wharton, TX 77488 · Wharton County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Nursing · MEDICARE/MEDICAID · certified
- Capacity
- 120
- State license
- 005227
- Medicare CCN
- 455699
- Licensed entity
- OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER
- Chain
- PARADIGM HEALTHCARE
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Phone
- (979) 532-1244
- Nurse staffing
- 3.23 hours per resident per day; 58.8% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 1★ · Staffing 1★ · Quality 1★
- CMS abuse flag
- Cited for abuse (CMS marks this facility with its abuse icon)
- Official record
- Texas HHSC provider search (TULIP)
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Aug 4, 2025 — Fine ($8,191)
- May 16, 2025 — Fine ($8,402)
- Sep 30, 2024 — Fine ($20,719)
- May 8, 2024 — Fine ($14,722)
Inspection findings
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Jul 1, 2026 Health · 4 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
Under dispute
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
Under dispute
F0641 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
Under dispute
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May 22, 2026 Health · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 25, 2026 · CMS health inspection
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
May 6, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Jun 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Aug 4, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
-
May 23, 2025 Health · 14 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0640 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0693 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0759 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0919 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0921 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0342 Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected Jul 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
-
May 16, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Sep 30, 2024 Health · 3 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0641 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0725 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
-
May 28, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0678 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected Jun 7, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
-
May 8, 2024 Health · 8 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0553 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0697 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0776 Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0835 Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
Complaint
F0895 Administration Deficiencies
Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
Complaint
F0946 Administration Deficiencies
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Mar 28, 2024 Health · 8 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0814 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
Aug 9, 2023 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Aug 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Feb 7, 2023 Health · 5 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0578 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected Feb 24, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Feb 24, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0805 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected Feb 24, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected Feb 24, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Feb 24, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2017
- FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2017
- OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 04/01/2017
- SOUTHWEST LTC WHARTON LTD — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2017
- WHARTON NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/30/2021
Sources: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Long-term Care Regulation (directory and closures) and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.