John Paul Ii Nursing Home
209 S 3rd St, Kenedy, TX 78119 · Karnes County
Non-profit · 58 certified beds · 66% occupancy · (830) 583-9841
John Paul Ii Nursing Home reviews: what the government record shows
The U.S. government (CMS) rates John Paul Ii Nursing Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, much above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median.
Updated September 2026 from the latest CMS data release. Ellery Care shows the government's own inspection and safety record, not consumer reviews.
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- 5 of 5 stars
- Nurse staffing
- 3.30 hrs/resident/day (+1% vs TX median)
- Antipsychotic drug use
- 8.3% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
- Falls with major injury
- 3.4% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
- Federal fines (3 yrs)
- None on record
- Inspection findings
- 9 cited
- Federal abuse-warning flag
- No
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05.
What this means for your family
A strong option on the record. Still worth a visit to confirm it fits your parent.
Strengths
- ✓Earns 5 of 5 stars overall from CMS.
- ✓Nurse staffing of 3.30 hrs/resident/day is at or above the Texas median of 3.27.
- ✓No federal fines on record in roughly the last three years.
Questions to ask on your visit
- ·What does a typical day look like for a resident with my parent's needs?
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A plain-English read of this home's public record. Not advice — always visit in person.
Common questions about John Paul Ii Nursing Home
Is John Paul Ii Nursing Home a good nursing home?
John Paul Ii Nursing Home in Kenedy, Texas holds a 5 of 5 star CMS overall rating. A strong option on the record. Still worth a visit to confirm it fits your parent.
How is John Paul Ii Nursing Home staffed?
John Paul Ii Nursing Home reports 3.30 nurse hours per resident per day, at or above the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.
Has John Paul Ii Nursing Home been fined or flagged for abuse?
John Paul Ii Nursing Home has no federal fines on record in roughly the last three years, and does not currently carry a federal abuse-warning flag.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.30 nurse hours per resident per day. 1% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 24.1%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0609 · Sep 12, 2025Corrected Sep 16, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0610 · Sep 12, 2025Corrected Sep 16, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Sep 12, 2025Corrected Oct 10, 2025
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0813 · Aug 9, 2024ComplaintCorrected Aug 10, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0730 · Jun 30, 2023Corrected Aug 9, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jun 30, 2023Corrected Aug 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0944 · Jun 30, 2023Corrected Jul 13, 2023
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Administration Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0949 · Jun 30, 2023Corrected Jul 20, 2023
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Administration Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0583 · Jun 30, 2023Corrected Aug 4, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Showing the 9 most recent and serious of 9 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is at or below the Texas median, which is a reassuring sign for how the home manages dementia care.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the Texas study
Preventable harm
Two injuries that good staffing and attentive care are meant to prevent: serious falls and pressure ulcers (bedsores). These are the outcomes families fear most, and they rarely appear on referral sites. Lower is better on both.
The serious-fall rate here is above the national median. It is worth asking how the home prevents falls and whether recent injuries prompted any changes.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay falls and pressure-ulcer measures, period 2025Q2-2026Q1, retrieved 2026-09-05. Texas falls study · bedsore study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
No federal fines are on record for this home in roughly the last three years, a good sign.
Ownership
This home is non-profit (non profit - corporation). It is independently operated, not part of a multi-facility chain.