Kennedy Care Center
619 N. Fairfax Ave · Los Angeles, CA · 90036 · 3233839897
97 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $38,272 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.01 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $38,272 |
Inspection citations (108 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
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 January 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
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 August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Fine | $38,272 |
| March 20, 2025 | Payment Denial | 35 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055977 · certified since August 21, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.