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Kent County Nursing Home

1443 North Main, Jayton, TX 79528 · Kent County

Government · 60 certified beds · 85% occupancy · (806) 237-3036

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Kent County Nursing Home 2 out of 5 stars overall, below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 4 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.

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

3.56 nurse hours per resident per day. 9% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.56 hrs
RN
0.33 hrs
LPN
0.88 hrs
Aide
2.36 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 55.1%

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.

27
total findings
4
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
9
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0804 · Dec 4, 2025Corrected Jan 16, 2026

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0604 · Dec 4, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 2025

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0656 · Dec 4, 2025Corrected Dec 5, 2025

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0761 · Dec 4, 2025Corrected Jan 16, 2026

    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

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0600 · Nov 20, 2024ComplaintCorrected Nov 21, 2024

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0607 · Nov 20, 2024ComplaintCorrected Nov 21, 2024

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

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0610 · Nov 20, 2024ComplaintCorrected Nov 21, 2024

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0609 · Nov 20, 2024ComplaintCorrected Nov 21, 2024

    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 F0656 · Nov 20, 2024ComplaintCorrected Nov 21, 2024

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0656 · Aug 30, 2024Corrected Sep 15, 2024

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 27 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.

8.1%
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.

Total fines
$187,081
Number of fines
7
Payment denials
0

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas

Ownership

This home is government (government - county). It is independently operated, not part of a multi-facility chain.