Nursing Homes · Los Angeles, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Kennedy Care Center
619 N. Fairfax Ave · Los Angeles, CA 90036 · 97 certified beds
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About Kennedy Care Center
Kennedy Care Center is a nursing home in Los Angeles, California. Its capacity is 97 beds, below the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacs Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 108 citations, the most recent on April 14, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.05 hours per resident per day. It is one of 137 nursing homes listed in Los Angeles. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (108)
Records from November 2021 to April 2026.
January 3, 2025
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2025.
November 20, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2024.
November 6, 2024
Tag F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2024.
November 6, 2024
Tag F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2024.
October 22, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2024.
October 22, 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 November 15, 2024.
July 22, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 22, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 22, 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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 22, 2024
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 22, 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 22, 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 B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 22, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 22, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 22, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 22, 2024
Tag F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 22, 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 August 12, 2024.
July 22, 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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 22, 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
July 22, 2024
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $38,272
March 20, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting April 18, 2025, lasting 35 days (triggered by inspection on March 20, 2025).
March 20, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $38,272 against this nursing home on March 20, 2025.
Staffing
4.05 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pacs Group, a chain of 277 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.5 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 California.
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