Nursing homes › Texas › Kemp Care Center
1351 South Elm Street, Kemp, TX 75143 · 9034988073 · 124 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Creative Solutions in Healthcare, a group operating 149 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.2/5, 19 abuse citation icons, 7 facilities on the Special Focus list, $8,699,455 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.88 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.24. Weekend total: 2.42. Nursing staff turnover: 95%.
All-time on record: 41 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-03-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-03-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-03-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | K | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Health | corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-05-02 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-05-02 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-03-06 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-03-06 | 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. | C | complaint | corrected 2024-03-07 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-02 | Fine | $92,814 |
| 2024-03-06 | Fine | $163,446 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/01/2022 |
| BOWERS, SEAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2024 |
| CISNEROS, ALFRED | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/18/2008 |
| COBB, TRAVIS | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/05/2022 |
| COOPER, STEPHEN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/11/2022 |
| HARDIN, SHERRIE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/04/2024 |
| KERZEE, RICHARD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/24/2007 |
| KORENEK, PATRICIA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/05/2018 |
| SOECHTING, PAUL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/22/2024 |
| STRACK, JOE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/11/2022 |
| HUGGINS, LINDA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2020 |
| WILLIG, ZACHARY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| THOMPSON, JOHNNY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| KEMP I ENTERPRISES, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2020 |
| BLAKE, GARY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2020 |
| BLAKE, MALISA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2020 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 675802. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.