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Kennedy Care Center

619 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

CCN 055977 · For-profit, limited liability company · 97 certified beds · chain Pacs Group

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.

Certified for 97 beds, Kennedy Care Center serves Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1968.

CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.

Inspectors recorded 110 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (29, 37, 44 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 113.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.

CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $38K and 1 payment denial.

Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 49.5%.

110health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles1 at actual harm or worse
$38Kfines listed by CMS2 penalties in period
4.1nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
92%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)89 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityLos Angeles Co. medianCalifornia medianUS average
Overall star rating1233.0
Health citations, 3 cycles110614428.7
Citations per 100 beds113.469.151.126.8
Total nurse hours per resident day4.14.34.23.9
RN hours per resident day0.30.40.50.7
Nursing staff turnover49.5%34.4%36.4%45.8%
Fines listed$38,272$12,831$0—

County and state figures are medians across facilities (369 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.

Citations by survey cycle

Cycle 1 (latest)29
Cycle 237
Cycle 344

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 Aug 2025, 22 Jul 2024.

Severity mix: G ×1 D ×75 E ×29 F ×2 B ×3

Health deficiencies

Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.

Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C

Survey dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
23 Jun 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation20 Jul 2026
23 Jun 2026F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation20 Jul 2026
14 Apr 2026F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint investigation27 Apr 2026
17 Feb 2026F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.FComplaint investigation12 Mar 2026
17 Feb 2026F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint investigation12 Mar 2026
17 Feb 2026F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint investigation12 Mar 2026
17 Feb 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation12 Mar 2026
30 Dec 2025F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation19 Jan 2026
30 Dec 2025F0761Ensure 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.DComplaint investigation19 Jan 2026
30 Dec 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation19 Jan 2026
12 Sep 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation6 Oct 2025
12 Sep 2025F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint investigation6 Oct 2025
12 Sep 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation6 Oct 2025
12 Sep 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation6 Oct 2025
8 Aug 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.EStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.DStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.DStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0693Ensure 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.DStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.DStandard survey29 Aug 2025
8 Aug 2025F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.BStandard survey29 Aug 2025
3 Jul 2025F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DComplaint investigation27 Jul 2025
6 May 2025F0584Honor 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.EComplaint investigation23 May 2025
6 May 2025F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint investigation23 May 2025
20 Mar 2025F0687Provide appropriate foot care.GComplaint investigation14 Apr 2025
20 Mar 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation14 Apr 2025
20 Mar 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint investigation20 May 2025
20 Mar 2025F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DComplaint investigation14 Apr 2025
20 Mar 2025F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint investigation20 May 2025
20 Mar 2025F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DComplaint investigation14 Apr 2025
20 Feb 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation14 Mar 2025
17 Jan 2025F0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.DComplaint investigation9 Feb 2025
3 Jan 2025F0727Have 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.EComplaint investigation21 Jan 2025
3 Jan 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation22 Jan 2025
3 Jan 2025F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation22 Jan 2025
20 Nov 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation6 Dec 2024
6 Nov 2024F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.DComplaint investigation29 Nov 2024
6 Nov 2024F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.DComplaint investigation29 Nov 2024
22 Oct 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation15 Nov 2024
22 Oct 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation15 Nov 2024
22 Jul 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.EStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0758Implement 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 limited.EStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.DStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0837Establish 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.BStandard survey12 Aug 2024
22 Jul 2024F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.BStandard survey12 Aug 2024
8 May 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation31 May 2024
5 Apr 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation1 May 2024
5 Apr 2024F0687Provide appropriate foot care.DComplaint investigation1 May 2024
5 Apr 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation1 May 2024
2 Mar 2024F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint investigation28 Mar 2024
2 Mar 2024F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.DComplaint investigation28 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.EComplaint investigation2 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.EComplaint investigation2 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation2 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation2 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation2 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0761Ensure 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.DComplaint investigation2 Mar 2024
29 Jan 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation20 Feb 2024
29 Jan 2024F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DComplaint investigation20 Feb 2024
13 Jan 2024F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint investigation2 Feb 2024
13 Jan 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation2 Feb 2024
13 Jan 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation2 Feb 2024
13 Jan 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation2 Feb 2024
13 Jan 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation2 Feb 2024
13 Jan 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation2 Feb 2024
7 Nov 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint investigation20 Nov 2023
18 Oct 2023F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation5 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint investigation23 Oct 2023
20 Sep 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint investigation5 Oct 2023
28 Aug 2023F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation8 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint investigation2 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.DComplaint investigation2 Sep 2023
8 Aug 2023F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EComplaint investigation28 Aug 2023
8 Aug 2023F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation28 Aug 2023
25 Nov 2021F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0693Ensure 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.DStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey21 Dec 2021
25 Nov 2021F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.DStandard survey21 Dec 2021

Penalties

DateTypeAmountDetail
20 Mar 2025Payment denial—35 days
20 Mar 2025Fine$38,272

Staffing

Total nursing4.06 h
Nurse aides2.66 h
LPN1.08 h
RN0.32 h
Weekend total3.82 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.5%, RNs —; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityCalifornia medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay11.5%8.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.0%0.3%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.0%0.7%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay0.0%1.3%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay1.1%0.8%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay5.0%8.6%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay1.9%3.6%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay9.5%9.1%13.4%

Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.

Ownership

Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Fairfax Healthcare, Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).

No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.

Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.

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Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has Kennedy Care Center been cited for?

110 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.

Has Kennedy Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $38K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.

How does staffing at Kennedy Care Center compare?

Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.

Who operates Kennedy Care Center?

It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was Kennedy Care Center last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Aug 2025.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.

Provenance

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.