John Paul II Nursing Home
209 S 3rd St · Kenedy, TX · 78119 · 8305839841
58 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 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.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 30, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 9, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 30, 2023
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 30, 2023
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Administration
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 45E409 · certified since September 15, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.