Kent County Nursing Home

Kent County Nursing Home is in 1443 NORTH MAIN, Jayton, TX 79528. Phone: 806-237-3036. Ownership: Government - County. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 3, quality measures 2).

Kent County Nursing Home in Jayton, Texas, is a county-owned nursing home with nearly 50 years of experience in long-term care. It provides skilled nursing, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation with occupational therapy and physical rehab, plus long-term care for permanent residents. Families can visit 24 hours a day, and the home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term insurance plans. The attached Kent County Rural Health Clinic handles routine checkups, lab work, and chronic condition management. CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 151.000; 6 federal fines totaling $154906.00; total nursing staff turnover 63.8%.

More about this provider

	Kent County Nursing Home in Jayton is a county-owned nursing home with about 50 years of long-term care experience, offering skilled nursing, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care, with the Kent County Rural Health Clinic attached.
Services and programs	Skilled nursing with staff on-site 24/7; short-term rehabilitation with occupational therapy and physical rehab; long-term care; and memory care. Services named on the site include medication management, appointment transportation, laundry services, daily made-from-scratch meals, and recreational activities such as arts and crafts, music therapy, exercise groups, special events, and holiday celebrations. On-site medical care comes through the attached Kent County Rural Health Clinic (routine checkups, lab work, vaccinations, chronic disease management, and preventive screenings). Rooms are spacious with private bathrooms, and safety features include secure entry systems and regular wellness checks.
Who it serves	People needing short-term rehabilitation after surgery and people needing long-term residential care; the attached Kent County Rural Health Clinic provides primary care to the wider community.
Payment types it states	The site states: We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term insurance plans. It also states the home proudly accepts Medicaid and walks families through the enrollment process.
Visiting and contact details	24/7 visiting hours; tours can be requested online or by phone; (806) 237-3036; 1443 N Main St, Jayton, TX 79528; email kcnhadmin@co.kent.tx.us
Website	https://kentcountynursinghome.com/

Quality measures

Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01

Star ratings and staffing hours
Overall rating	2 of 5
Health inspection rating	2 of 5
Staffing rating	3 of 5
Quality measure rating	2 of 5
Long-stay quality rating	2 of 5
RN staffing hours per resident per day	0.39
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day	3.77

Inspection results

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score	20
Total Weighted Health Survey Score	151.000
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score	544
Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score	20
Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score	544
Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date	2025-12-04
Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies	4
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies	13
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies	4
Number of Citations from Infection Control Inspections	2
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies	0
Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies	9

Staffing

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Nursing Case-Mix Index	1.25559
Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio	0.89033
Total nursing staff turnover	63.8
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	0.88574
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.27936
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home	0
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	2.48918
Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend	0.25171
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend	3.30645

Penalties

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Number of Fines	6
Number of Payment Denials	0
Total Number of Penalties	6
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars	154906.00

Ownership

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Legal Business Name	COUNTY OF KENT
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months	N

Occupancy and payer mix

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Abuse Icon	N
High Performing Icon	N
With a Resident and Family Council	Resident
Average Number of Residents per Day	49.2
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas	Yes
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago	N

Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

• Nursing home costs when Medicare skilled coverage ends
• How Much Does a Nursing Home Cost Per Month?

Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care

Common questions about Kent County Nursing Home

Where is Kent County Nursing Home located?

Kent County Nursing Home is at 1443 NORTH MAIN, Jayton, Texas 79528.

What care and services does Kent County Nursing Home offer?

Kent County Nursing Home offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, memory care, occupational therapy, physical rehabilitation, appointment transportation.

Is Kent County Nursing Home Medicare-certified?

Yes. Kent County Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

What is Kent County Nursing Home's quality rating?

CMS gives Kent County Nursing Home an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.

How do I contact Kent County Nursing Home?

Call Kent County Nursing Home at 806-237-3036.

How much does a nursing home cost?

The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?

Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.

What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?

A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.

Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?

Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.