Kerens Care Center
Nursing Home · Kerens, TX
CMS certification number675867
Contact & location
809 Northeast 4th StreetKerens, TX 75144
Navarro County
- Phone
- (903) 396-3211
- ZIP code
- 75144 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 70
- Residents per day
- 40.3 (58% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Kerens I Enterprises LLC
- Chain
- Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities, avg 2.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 14, 2001
- 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
- 2.95 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.51 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.00 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.44 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.68 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 97.3 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 83.3 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 10, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 10 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-21 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-11-18 |
| 2025-04-30 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-04-10 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-04-10 | 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 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-04-10 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-04-10 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-04-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-04-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-04-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-02-26 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2024-07-30 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. F0626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-22 |
| 2024-07-30 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-22 |
| 2024-07-30 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-22 |
| 2024-05-24 | 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 · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-02-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-29 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Blake, Gary (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blake, Malisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Creative Solutions in Healthcare INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huggins, Linda (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Kerens Care Center?
Kerens 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 Kerens Care Center have?
It has 70 certified beds and cares for about 40 residents per day.
Has Kerens Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Kerens 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 Kerens Care Center?
(903) 396-3211. The facility is located at 809 Northeast 4th Street, Kerens, TX 75144.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.