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John Paul Ii Nursing Home

209 S 3rd St, Kenedy, TX 78119 · Karnes County

Non-profit · 58 certified beds · 66% occupancy · (830) 583-9841

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.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. 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.

TX median 3.27

3.30 nurse hours per resident per day. 1% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.30 hrs
RN
0.40 hrs
LPN
0.91 hrs
Aide
1.99 hrs

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.

9
total findings
0
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
1
from complaints
  • 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.

8.3%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

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 2026-08-09. See the Texas 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.