Kemp Care Center
Nursing Home · Kemp, TX
CMS certification number675802
Contact & location
1351 South Elm StreetKemp, TX 75143
Kaufman County
- Phone
- (903) 498-8073
- ZIP code
- 75143 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 124
- Residents per day
- 54.1 (44% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- West Wharton County Hospital District
- Chain
- Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities, avg 2.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 4, 1999
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.88 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.24 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.12 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.52 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.42 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 95.4 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 88.9 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 4 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 2, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 14.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 41 health · 3 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-03-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-03-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-03-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Implement 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. F0770 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-03-06 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-03-06 | Establish 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. F0837 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2023-09-15 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-07 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $256,260 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-02 | Fine | $92,814 |
| 2024-03-06 | Fine | $163,446 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| West Wharton County Hospital District (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Blake, Gary (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brashear, Benjamin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Davis, Susan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kemp I Enterprises, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huggins, Linda (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Willig, Zachary (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Johnny (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bowers, Sean (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · 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 | |
| Hardin, Sherrie (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · 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 | |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Kemp Care Center?
Kemp Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.
How many beds does Kemp Care Center have?
It has 124 certified beds and cares for about 54 residents per day.
Has Kemp Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $256,260 in the last three years.
Who owns Kemp Care Center?
It is part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Kemp Care Center?
(903) 498-8073. The facility is located at 1351 South Elm Street, Kemp, TX 75143.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.