Kemp Care Center
1351 South Elm Street · Kemp, TX · 75143 · 9034988073
124 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Creative Solutions in Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.04 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $256,260 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
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.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
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.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 2, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 2, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 2, 2024 | Fine | $92,814 |
| March 6, 2024 | Fine | $163,446 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675802 · certified since August 4, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.