Paradigm Northwest
17600 Cali Dr, Houston, TX 77090 · Harris County
For-profit · 148 certified beds · 77% occupancy · (281) 440-9000
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Paradigm Northwest 1 out of 5 stars overall — much below average. Its nurse staffing is 9% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 5 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
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.
2.96 nurse hours per resident per day. 9% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 52.3% · RN turnover: 66.7%
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.
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0580 · Aug 18, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 22, 2025
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
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0684 · Aug 18, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 22, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Aug 12, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 7, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0686 · Apr 10, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 11, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Dec 10, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 11, 2025
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 F0925 · Aug 5, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 18, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0677 · Apr 10, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 11, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Apr 10, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0657 · Jan 21, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jan 28, 2026
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
- Potential for harmTag F0578 · Dec 11, 2025Corrected Dec 16, 2025
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
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 33 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Paradigm Healthcare chain (18 facilities), chain average overall rating 1.8★.