Our Coverage of Kennedy Care Center

Kennedy Care Center: Infection Control Failures - CA Dec 4, 2025

Inspection History Overview

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Detailed Inspection Reports

Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.

December 30, 2025 Complaint Investigation

September 12, 2025 Complaint Investigation

July 22, 2024 Health Inspection

Fines and Penalties by Year

2020 2 penalties totaling $6,755

$3,505
Aug 25, 2020

Fine

$3,250
Aug 25, 2020

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 13 violations

Tag 0584 E May 6, 2025

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.

✓ Corrected: May 23, 2025
Tag 0755 E May 6, 2025

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: May 23, 2025
Tag 0656 D Mar 20, 2025

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0686 D Mar 20, 2025

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Tag 0687 G Mar 20, 2025

Provide appropriate foot care.

✓ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0688 D Mar 20, 2025

Provide 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.

✓ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0697 D Mar 20, 2025

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Tag 0740 D Mar 20, 2025

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

✓ Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Tag 0684 D Feb 20, 2025

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Tag 0551 D Jan 17, 2025

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

✓ Corrected: Feb 9, 2025
Tag 0656 D Jan 3, 2025

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jan 22, 2025
Tag 0694 D Jan 3, 2025

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Jan 22, 2025
Tag 0727 E Jan 3, 2025

Have 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.

✓ Corrected: Jan 21, 2025

2024 38 violations

Tag 0550 E Jul 22, 2024

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0552 E Jul 22, 2024

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0554 D Jul 22, 2024

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0558 E Jul 22, 2024

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0578 D Jul 22, 2024

Honor 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.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0584 E Jul 22, 2024

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.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0656 D Jul 22, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0686 E Jul 22, 2024

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0689 D Jul 22, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0725 D Jul 22, 2024

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0732 D Jul 22, 2024

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0758 E Jul 22, 2024

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.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0761 D Jul 22, 2024

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.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0804 D Jul 22, 2024

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0812 D Jul 22, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0837 B Jul 22, 2024

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.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0880 E Jul 22, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0912 B Jul 22, 2024

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Tag 0880 D May 8, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2024
Tag 0658 D Apr 5, 2024

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: May 1, 2024

2023 12 violations

Tag 0686 E Nov 7, 2023

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Nov 20, 2023
Tag 0558 D Oct 18, 2023

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Nov 5, 2023
Tag 0657 D Oct 12, 2023

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Oct 23, 2023
Tag 0686 D Sep 20, 2023

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Oct 5, 2023
Tag 0550 D Aug 28, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2023
Tag 0689 E Aug 17, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Sep 2, 2023
Tag 0808 D Aug 17, 2023

Ensure 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.

✓ Corrected: Sep 2, 2023
Tag 0684 D Aug 8, 2023

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Aug 28, 2023
Tag 0760 E Aug 8, 2023

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

✓ Corrected: Aug 28, 2023
Tag 0880 E May 20, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2023
Tag 0557 D May 3, 2023

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

✓ Corrected: May 20, 2023
Tag 0573 D Apr 13, 2023

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

✓ Corrected: Apr 28, 2023

2022 5 violations

Tag 0880 G Nov 15, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 2, 2022
Tag 0888 D Nov 15, 2022

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

✓ Corrected: Dec 2, 2022
Tag 0842 D Sep 7, 2022

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Sep 20, 2022
Tag 0880 D Aug 26, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 21, 2022
Tag 0880 E Feb 11, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Feb 18, 2022

2021 16 violations

Tag 0550 D Nov 25, 2021

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0558 E Nov 25, 2021

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0583 D Nov 25, 2021

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0656 E Nov 25, 2021

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0658 E Nov 25, 2021

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0684 D Nov 25, 2021

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0686 D Nov 25, 2021

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0693 D Nov 25, 2021

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.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0756 D Nov 25, 2021

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0759 D Nov 25, 2021

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0760 E Nov 25, 2021

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0761 E Nov 25, 2021

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.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0812 E Nov 25, 2021

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0880 E Nov 25, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0912 D Nov 25, 2021

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2021
Tag 0694 D Jul 30, 2021

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Aug 10, 2021

2020 11 violations

Tag 0880 D Aug 25, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 30, 2020
Tag 0689 G Jun 22, 2020

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jul 22, 2020
Tag 0550 D Jan 24, 2020

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2020
Tag 0657 D Jan 24, 2020

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2020
Tag 0658 E Jan 24, 2020

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2020
Tag 0686 D Jan 24, 2020

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2020
Tag 0689 D Jan 24, 2020

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2020
Tag 0695 D Jan 24, 2020

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2020
Tag 0758 D Jan 24, 2020

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.

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2020
Tag 0803 E Jan 24, 2020

Ensure 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.

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2020
Tag 0812 E Jan 24, 2020

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2020

2019 19 violations

Tag 0656 D Aug 27, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Sep 5, 2019
Tag 0550 E Jan 14, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0552 D Jan 14, 2019

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0636 D Jan 14, 2019

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0638 D Jan 14, 2019

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0640 B Jan 14, 2019

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0656 D Jan 14, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0658 D Jan 14, 2019

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0684 D Jan 14, 2019

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0686 E Jan 14, 2019

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0688 E Jan 14, 2019

Provide 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.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0690 D Jan 14, 2019

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0693 E Jan 14, 2019

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.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0697 D Jan 14, 2019

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0756 E Jan 14, 2019

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0757 D Jan 14, 2019

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0758 E Jan 14, 2019

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.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0880 D Jan 14, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019
Tag 0914 D Jan 14, 2019

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

✓ Corrected: Feb 14, 2019

2018 10 violations

Tag 0694 D Nov 19, 2018

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Dec 3, 2018
Tag 0327 D Aug 3, 2018

Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.

✓ Corrected: Oct 10, 2018
Tag 0329 D Aug 3, 2018

Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

✓ Corrected: Oct 10, 2018
Tag 0428 D Aug 3, 2018

At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

✓ Corrected: Oct 10, 2018
Tag 0842 D Jun 22, 2018

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jun 27, 2018
Tag 0583 D Feb 25, 2018

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

✓ Corrected: Mar 16, 2018
Tag 0644 E Feb 25, 2018

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Mar 16, 2018
Tag 0657 D Feb 25, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Mar 16, 2018
Tag 0755 D Feb 25, 2018

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Mar 16, 2018
Tag 0880 D Feb 25, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Mar 16, 2018

2017 3 violations

Tag 0241 D Jun 1, 2017

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

✓ Corrected: Jun 12, 2017
Tag 0253 D Jun 1, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

✓ Corrected: Jun 12, 2017
Tag 0463 D Jun 1, 2017

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area.

✓ Corrected: Jun 12, 2017
🏥 Facility Summary

KENNEDY CARE CENTER is a 1-star nursing home in LOS ANGELES, CA with 97 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 3233839897
📍 619 N. FAIRFAX AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About KENNEDY CARE CENTER

What violations has KENNEDY CARE CENTER received?
KENNEDY CARE CENTER has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of KENNEDY CARE CENTER?
KENNEDY CARE CENTER has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was KENNEDY CARE CENTER last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is KENNEDY CARE CENTER safe?
Safety at KENNEDY CARE CENTER should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact KENNEDY CARE CENTER?
Phone: 3233839897. Address: 619 N. FAIRFAX AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does KENNEDY CARE CENTER offer?
KENNEDY CARE CENTER is a skilled nursing facility with 97 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
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