Non profit - Corporation · 58 certified beds · CMS number 45E409

John Paul II Nursing Home, Kenedy, TX

CMS records 9 health deficiencies at John Paul II Nursing Home in Kenedy, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Sep 12, 2025. The highest severity cited is E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). CMS lists no fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Inspections and deficiencies

CMS findings for John Paul II Nursing Home as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and John Paul II Nursing Home may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare

Most recent cycle (3 deficiencies)

Standard inspection Sep 12, 2025. CMS counts 3 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.

Sep 12, 2025 · Standard inspection

3 deficiencies, highest D

F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage

Requirement cited (CMS): 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.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 10, 2025

F610 · Investigating and responding to allegations

Requirement cited (CMS): Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Sep 16, 2025

F609 · Reporting suspected abuse and crimes

Requirement cited (CMS): Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Sep 16, 2025
Previous cycle: 1 deficiency (standard inspection Aug 9, 2024)

Standard inspection Aug 9, 2024. CMS counts 1 health deficiency and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.

Aug 9, 2024 · Standard + complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest D

F813 · Food brought in by visitors

Requirement cited (CMS): Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Aug 10, 2024
Earlier cycle: 5 deficiencies (standard inspection Jun 30, 2023)

Standard inspection Jun 30, 2023. CMS counts 5 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Jun 30, 2023 · Standard inspection

5 deficiencies, highest E

F949 · Behavioral health training

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jul 20, 2023

F944 · Quality program training

Requirement cited (CMS): Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jul 13, 2023

F812 · Food safety and sanitation

Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Aug 15, 2023

F730 · Nurse aide reviews and in-service training

Requirement cited (CMS): Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Aug 9, 2023

F583 · Personal privacy and confidential records

Requirement cited (CMS): Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Aug 4, 2023

Fines and payment denials

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing and CMS ratings

Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
3.30 h (about the same as the Texas median of 3.27 h)
RN hours per resident per day
0.40 h (about the same as the Texas median of 0.38 h)
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
2.90 h
Nursing staff turnover
24.1% (Texas median 52.1%)
Administrators who left
0
CMS overall rating
5 of 5
Health inspection rating
5 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5

CMS figures for John Paul II Nursing Home, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.

Facility details

Address
209 S 3RD St, Kenedy, TX 78119
Phone
(830) 583-9841
County
Karnes
Accepts
Medicaid
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain (CMS)
Not part of a chain in CMS data
Certified beds
58
Average residents per day
38.3
In Medicare/Medicaid since
Sep 15, 1976
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident and family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes

Questions to ask on a visit

Based on the tags cited most often here.

  • How do staff protect residents' privacy during bathing, dressing, and treatments? (F583, cited 1 time)
  • Who at the home is responsible for reporting incidents to the state? (F609, cited 1 time)
  • What steps are taken to keep residents protected while an incident is being investigated? (F610, cited 1 time)
  • What ongoing training do nurse aides receive each year? (F730, cited 1 time)

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Source

CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.

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