About Paradigm at The Creek
Paradigm At The Creek, located in Wharton, TX, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Paradigm at The Creek
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.17 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the PARADIGM HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 18 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Paradigm at The Creek provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 1 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 148 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Weighted Average | 190 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 32.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 11.2% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.3% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 7.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 3.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 21.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 98.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 94.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 6.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 9.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | N/A |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 15 complaints
- 2025: 2 complaints
- Total: 18 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug 08, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| May 23, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Jun 07, 2024 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. |
| May 22, 2024 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. |
| May 22, 2024 | Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. |
| May 22, 2024 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| May 22, 2024 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. |
| May 22, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| May 22, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| May 22, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| May 22, 2024 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- JOSEPH FREUDENBERGER W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- JOSEPH FREUDENBERGER CORPORATE OFFICER
- SOUTHWEST LTC WHARTON LTD OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- WHARTON NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Bend Medical Center | N/A | 5 |
| Paradigm at The Brazos | N/A | 5 |
| Spjst Rest Home No 2 | N/A | 5 |
| S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home 3 | N/A | 5 |
| Arbor Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | N/A | 4 |
| Richmond Health Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Fort Bend Healthcare Center | N/A | 3 |
| Ganado Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 2 |
| Avir at Bay City | N/A | 2 |
| Paradigm at Bay City | N/A | 2 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Paradigm at The Creek directly at 9795321244. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.