Safety Report: Kennedy Care Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (26) than in the cycle before (41).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 7 | August 18, 2026; March 20, 2025; January 3, 2025; July 22, 2024; February 8, 2024; January 13, 2024; November 25, 2021 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 7 | December 30, 2025; September 12, 2025; August 8, 2025; July 22, 2024; May 8, 2024; January 13, 2024; November 25, 2021 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 6 | February 17, 2026; September 12, 2025; August 8, 2025; February 20, 2025; January 29, 2024; November 25, 2021 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 5 | September 12, 2025; November 20, 2024; July 22, 2024; January 13, 2024; November 25, 2021 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 4 | June 23, 2026; October 22, 2024; July 22, 2024; January 13, 2024 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 4 | June 23, 2026; February 17, 2026; October 22, 2024; February 8, 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. (F761) | 4 | December 30, 2025; July 22, 2024; February 8, 2024; November 25, 2021 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 4 | March 20, 2025; July 22, 2024; November 7, 2023; November 25, 2021 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 3 | December 30, 2025; April 5, 2024; November 25, 2021 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | August 8, 2025; July 22, 2024; November 25, 2021 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 3 | August 8, 2025; July 22, 2024; January 13, 2024 |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F912) | 3 | August 8, 2025; July 22, 2024; November 25, 2021 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 3 | July 22, 2024; October 18, 2023; November 25, 2021 |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F583) | 2 | September 12, 2025; November 25, 2021 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 2 | August 8, 2025; November 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. (F693) | 2 | August 8, 2025; November 25, 2021 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 2 | May 6, 2025; April 5, 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. (F584) | 2 | May 6, 2025; July 22, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate foot care. (F687) | 2 | March 20, 2025; April 5, 2024 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | March 20, 2025; February 8, 2024 |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. (F732) | 2 | July 22, 2024; March 2, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 35 days, starting April 18, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 | Fine | $38,272 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 18, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 23, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 14, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 17, 2026 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
December 30, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
September 12, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
August 8, 2025 — 15 citations
July 3, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 6, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
March 20, 2025 — 6 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 20, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 17, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 3, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
November 20, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 6, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 22, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 22, 2024 — 18 citations
May 8, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 5, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
March 2, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
February 8, 2024 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
January 29, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 13, 2024 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
November 7, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 18, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 12, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 25, 2021 — 15 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare