nursing home in Houston, TX

Paradigm Northwest

17600 Cali Dr, Houston, TX 77090 · (281) 440-9000

★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★1
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Paradigm Northwest at a glance

Paradigm Northwest is a 148-bed for-profit nursing home in Houston, Texas (Harris County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Texas average of 2.7.

Residents receive about 3 hours of nursing care per day (0.2 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (December 11, 2025) found 12 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.

Federal regulators fined it 4 times in the past three years, totaling $51,400.

Nursing staff turnover is 52.3% per year (state average 55.3%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
148
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Paradigm Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
September 1, 1987
Resident/family council
None
County
Harris County
CMS Certification Number
455714

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.7 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 51.9 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.7 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 53.2 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility2.96 hrsTexas average3.39 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)2.96 hrs3.39 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.23 hrs0.43 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.88 hrs2.01 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.63 hrs2.98 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)52.3%55.3%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)66.7%54.6%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility12Texas average9U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)1299Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)643Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)122.510280.6Worse

Penalties

This facility4Texas average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)411Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$51,400$44,141$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)421Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds148113107
Average residents per day1157686
Occupancy77.4%67.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.1%Texas average3.3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.1%3.3%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)6.2%3.8%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)13.8%9.6%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%0.8%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.3%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)15.5%15.8%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)4.5%14%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)2%3%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.7%2.4%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)20%18%19.5%Average
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)8.6%13.4%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%98%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.2%96.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Texas average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%1.5%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95.8%88%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)89.9%88.9%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 33 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 5 citations involved actual harm, including 5 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 10, 2026
Complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 11, 2026
April 10, 2026
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 11, 2026
April 10, 2026
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 11, 2026
January 21, 2026
Complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 28, 2026
December 11, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 16, 2025
December 11, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 16, 2025
December 11, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 16, 2025
December 11, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 16, 2025
December 11, 2025
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 16, 2025
December 11, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 16, 2025
December 11, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 16, 2025
December 11, 2025
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 16, 2025
December 11, 2025
Standard
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 · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 16, 2025
December 11, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 16, 2025
December 10, 2025
Complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 11, 2025
December 10, 2025
Complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 11, 2025
August 18, 2025
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected August 22, 2025
August 18, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected August 22, 2025
August 12, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected August 7, 2025
August 12, 2025
Complaint
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 · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 15, 2025
August 5, 2025
Complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 18, 2025
June 12, 2025
Complaint
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 · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 13, 2025
March 5, 2025
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 25, 2025
December 20, 2024
Complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected January 10, 2025
September 26, 2024
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 14, 2024
September 26, 2024
Complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 18, 2024
September 26, 2024
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 18, 2024
September 26, 2024
Complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 18, 2024
September 26, 2024
Standard
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected October 18, 2024
September 13, 2024
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 26, 2024
September 13, 2024
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 26, 2024
May 8, 2024
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 23, 2024
February 14, 2024
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected February 19, 2024
February 14, 2024
Complaint
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 · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 19, 2024
July 28, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 26, 2023
July 28, 2023
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 31, 2023
July 28, 2023
Standard
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 31, 2023
July 28, 2023
Standard
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 31, 2023
July 28, 2023
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 31, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $37,721 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
August 5, 2025Fine$13,679
December 20, 2024Fine$14,433
February 14, 2024Fine$9,609

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%10/01/2022
FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
NORTHWEST NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
SHKOP, AHARON
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is Paradigm Northwest's rating?

Paradigm Northwest has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Texas nursing homes is 2.7 stars.

How many inspection citations did Paradigm Northwest receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 12 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Paradigm Northwest accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Paradigm Northwest?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Paradigm Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Paradigm Northwest and how do I contact it?

Paradigm Northwest is at 17600 Cali Dr, Houston, TX 77090. Phone: (281) 440-9000.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.