Nursing Homes · Kemp, TX
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Kemp Care Center
1351 South Elm Street · Kemp, TX 75143 · 124 certified beds
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About Kemp Care Center
Kemp Care Center is a nursing home in Kemp, Texas. Its capacity is 124 beds, above the Kaufman County median of 115 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 41 citations, the most recent on July 2, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.91 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Kemp. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-800-252-2412. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (41)
Records from September 2023 to July 2025.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected May 7, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected May 3, 2024.
March 6, 2024
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 7, 2024.
March 6, 2024
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 7, 2024.
March 6, 2024
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 7, 2024.
March 6, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 7, 2024.
March 6, 2024
Tag F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 7, 2024.
March 6, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 7, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $256,260
May 2, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $92,814 against this nursing home on May 2, 2024.
March 6, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $163,446 against this nursing home on March 6, 2024.
Staffing
2.91 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.04 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare, a chain of 150 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.3 overall, 2.7 for health inspections, 1.4 for staffing, 3.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.
Nearby alternatives
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