Nursing homeActive
Kemp Care Center
1351 South Elm Street, Kemp, TX 751439034988073124 certified beds · 54 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
41
● 1● 37● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$256,260
2 fines
Last survey
2025-07-02
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 1
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Texas Health and Human Services Commission · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | Standard | 0140 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-13 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-02 | Standard | 0152 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-06 | Complaint | 141 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-15 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-01-24 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Texas Health and Human Services Commission publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F565
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F609
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F641
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F644
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F677
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F693
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F695
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F761
F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F800
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 675802-20250702-F880
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 675802-20250313-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 675802-20250313-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 675802-20250313-F610
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-05-07Record 675802-20240502-F689
F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F565
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F584
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F600
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F609
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F677
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F690
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F695
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-07Record 675802-20240502-F725
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F755
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-07Record 675802-20240502-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-07Record 675802-20240502-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 675802-20240502-F880
F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Scope/severity KHarm
Records
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-03-07Record 675802-20240306-F770
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-07Record 675802-20240306-F583
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-07Record 675802-20240306-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-07Record 675802-20240306-F686
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-07Record 675802-20240306-F690
F837Establish 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.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Records
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-07Record 675802-20240306-F837
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-07Record 675802-20230915-F755
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-02 | Civil money penalty | $92,814 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-03-06 | Civil money penalty | $163,446 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.24
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 0.43 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day2.88
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 3.39 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.42
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 2.98 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover95%
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 55% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover89%
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 55% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Texas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.1% | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 6.9% | 9.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 8.7% | 15.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.9% | 18.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wharton County Hospital District Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Blake, Gary Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blake, Malisa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kemp I Enterprises, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blake, Gary Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bowers, Sean Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brashear, Benjamin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cisneros, Alfred Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cobb, Travis Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cooper, Stephen Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davis, Susan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hardin, Sherrie Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Huggins, Linda Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kemp I Enterprises, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kerzee, Richard Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Korenek, Patricia Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Soechting, Paul Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strack, Joe Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thompson, Johnny Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Willig, Zachary Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Creative Solutions In Healthcare — 149 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Texas.
No county cost figures on file for Kaufman.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Health and Wellness Kemp | 0.4 mi | 2026-01-22 | 0518 |
| Mabank Nursing Center Mabank | 7.0 mi | 2026-05-21 | 0312 |
| Sunflower Park Health Care Kaufman | 11.7 mi | 2026-01-07 | 0493 |
| Avir at Kaufman Kaufman | 11.5 mi | 2026-02-09 | 1391 |
| Kerens Care Center Kerens | 20.3 mi | 2025-11-21 | 0132 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |