Kemp Care Center
Kemp, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675802) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $256,260
Phone: (903) 498-8073 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kemp Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Kemp Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.88 hours per resident per day, with only 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at a high 95.4%.
Kemp Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $256,260.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Kemp Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Kemp, Texas (Kaufman County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1999. The facility is licensed for 124 beds and reports an average daily census of 54.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kemp Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure rating of 5, and staffing rating of 1. The staffing rating is the lowest possible measured value, reflecting reported total nurse staffing of 2.88 hours per resident per day, with only 0.24 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 95.4%, a very high rate.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $256,260.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of persistent quality problems and subjects them to increased inspections.
Kemp Care Center is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.1. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kemp Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.88 hours per resident per day, including only 0.24 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 95.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $256,260.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kemp Care Center is certified for 124 beds with an average daily census of 54.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which includes 149 facilities with an average rating of 2.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 4, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Kemp Care Center scores 2, 2, 1, and 5 respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9034988073 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9034988073 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Kemp Care Center's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675802?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.