Paradigm at the Prairies
106 DEL NORTE DR., El Campo, TX 77437
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Paradigm at the Prairies Compares
Paradigm at the Prairies is a 150-bed for-profit nursing facility in El Campo, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.1%) is above the Texas average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 150 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in El Campo, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.7% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6% (53% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (50% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the Texas average of 3.8% (60% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.4% — worse than the Texas average of 25.7%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Paradigm at the Prairies
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Paradigm at the Prairies with other nursing homes in El Campo.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Paradigm at the Prairies, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Paradigm at the Prairies addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Paradigm at the Prairies doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.7% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Paradigm at the Prairies keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Paradigm at the Prairies's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 150 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Paradigm at the Prairies?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around El Campo
El Campo sits in Wharton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,074 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 37.3 years
- Median household income
- $51,770
- Median home value
- $148,700
Demographics for Wharton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near El Campo.
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