Paradigm at the Brazos

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Paradigm at the Brazos, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 1, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for storage, preparation and sanitation. -The facility failed to seal, label the contents of the packages and date when food items were opened in the refrigerator and dry storage. -The facility failed to discard expired cooked food from the walk-in refrigerator.-The facility failed remove a scoop in the flour container. These failures could place residents who received meals and/or snacks from the kitchen at risk for food-borne illness and food contamination if consumed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF925Jun 1, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to keep the facility free of pest for the mini storage area in the kitchen. The facility failed to treat the facility gnats. This failure could affect all 38 residents by placing them at risk for the potential spread of infection, cross-contamination, food-borne illness, and decreased quality of life. Findings included: Observation on 5/30/23 at 8:39am revealed a group of gnats in the mini storage area of the kitchen flying around the wall. Inside of the mini storage area were dry seasoning, four pack of open napkins and 1 gallon of white distilled vinegar not completely sealed. Observation on 5/30/23 at 8:52am revealed gnats around the dirty vent area of the ceiling. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Aug 1, 2025

  Based on the interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment were reported immediately but no later than 2 hours after the allegation was made, for 1 of 5 residents (CR#1), reviewed for freedom from abuse in that: The facility failed to report to Health and Human Services suspected alleged abuse on CR#1.This failure could put the residents at risk of abuse, allegations of abuse not being reported immediately, and could result in physical and psychosocial harm. The findings included. Record review of provider investigation report revealed the following:Date and Time of the Incident: [DATE] at 6:00 PMDate facility first learned of Incident. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF914Nov 30, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to be designed or equipped to assure full visual privacy for 1 (room [ROOM NUMBER]) of 6 residents' rooms reviewed for visual privacy. -The facility failed to provide a complete window covering to ensure Resident #1's full visual privacy. This failure could have placed residents at risk of exposure while care was being provided. The findings included: Record review of Resident #1's Admission Record, dated 11/29/2023, revealed a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF921Nov 30, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public for 1 (B Hall) of 3 halls reviewed for environment. -The facility failed to ensure the B Hall did not have a strong odor of urine. This failure could place residents at risk for a diminished quality of life. The findings included: Observation on 11/29/2023 at 10:10 a.m., revealed a strong odor of urine in B Hall. Observation on 11/29/2023 at 10:29 a.m., revealed a strong odor of urine in room B-12. In the corner of the room and along the side of the wall where the window was located, the floor was stained a medium to yellowish-brownish color. […]