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HomeTexasKent County Nursing Home

Kent County Nursing Home

1443 North Main, Jayton, TX 795288062373036WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(20 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
60
certified
7 fine(s) totaling $187,081

How Kent County Nursing Home Compares in Texas

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Texas. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
TX average
2.7/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
TX average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
TX average
1.9/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.56 hrs/day
TX average
3.39 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.33 hrs/day
TX average
0.43 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
55.1%
TX average
55.3%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Texas average of 2.7/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Texas average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.33 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.43.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 30, 2024
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 4, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 9 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,996/mo
Texas median
Private Room
$7,300/mo
Texas median
Kent County 65+
237
37.3% of county
County Population
635
Kent County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Kent County Nursing Home is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Jayton, Texas with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 2021. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
51.1
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 15, 2021
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Kent
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
151.0
Infection Citations
2

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Immediate Jeopardy

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Nov 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Nov 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Aug 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Aug 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Aug 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Oct 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$187,081
Number of Fines
7
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
7

Penalty History

FineNov 6, 2023
$1,747
FineJan 2, 2024
$2,797
FineJan 8, 2024
$3,387
FineDec 11, 2023
$3,846
FineFeb 6, 2024
$10,915
FineOct 4, 2023
$32,175
FineNov 20, 2024
$132,214

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.36 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.33 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.56 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.23 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
55.1%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COUNTY OF KENT5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%May 1, 1993
COULTER, GRADYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 13, 2023
MOELLER, JORDANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 15, 2021
COULTER, GRADYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 13, 2023
WHITE, JIMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 20, 2008

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Kent County Nursing Home and nearby alternatives.

All Texas facilities
Kent County Nursing Home
Jayton, TXCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $187,081
Stonewall Living Center
Aspermont, TX21.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,281
Homeplace Manor Healthcare Center
Hamlin, TX36.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Avir at Snyder
Snyder, TX42.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $15,631
Avir at Knox City
Knox City, TX45.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,018
Post Nursing & Rehab Center
Post, TX47.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Crosbyton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Crosbyton, TX47.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Kent County Nursing Home
Jayton, TX · Current facility
—2/52/53/5$187,081
Stonewall Living Center
Aspermont, TX
21.0 mi4/55/51/5$8,281
Homeplace Manor Healthcare Center
Hamlin, TX
36.5 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Avir at Snyder
Snyder, TX
42.5 mi2/52/51/5$15,631
Avir at Knox City
Knox City, TX
45.1 mi3/53/53/5$8,018
Post Nursing & Rehab Center
Post, TX
47.1 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Crosbyton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Crosbyton, TX
47.7 mi2/53/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Kent County Nursing Home?▾
Kent County Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Kent County Nursing Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Texas is $5,996/month for a semi-private room and $7,300/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Kent County Nursing Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Kent County Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Kent County Nursing Home had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 4, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 7 fine(s) totaling $187,081. It also has 2 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Kent County Nursing Home?▾
Kent County Nursing Home provides 3.56 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours, 0.88 LPN hours, and 2.36 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 55.1%.
How many beds does Kent County Nursing Home have?▾
Kent County Nursing Home has 60 certified beds with an average of 51.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Kent County Nursing Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Texas. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Kent County Nursing Home?▾
On Google Maps, Kent County Nursing Home has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.