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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Enjoy a worry-free retirement at Kennedy Care Center, an exceptional community in Los Angeles, CA, offering nursing care and rehabilitation. The community strives to meet residents’ health care needs, providing top-notch care around the clock. Residents enjoy a hassle-free living with a kind and highly trained team helping with their chores and maintenance.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful and well-balanced dining options are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. This Medicare-certified community is a good option for those needing top-notch care, especially with its nurturing and welcoming environment.
Andrew Hyder serves as the Administrator at Kennedy Care Center, leading the community with a focus on providing experienced and compassionate care to residents. He is dedicated to helping families navigate important decisions regarding health and care.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 247th out of 271 homes in California.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 17m per day | ▼ 56% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 12m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 1h 13m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 32m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 39m per day | ▼ 11% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 16m per day | ▲ 220% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 12m per day | ▼ 60% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
34% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
62% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #127 / 275Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 275 homes in California.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Housing Options: Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 111 | 10 | This facility has 1010% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (111 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 1010% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 22.2 | 2 | This facility has 1010% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (22.2 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 1010% worse |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 0 | 16 | This facility has 100% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 100% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Kennedy Care Center’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated deficiencies in medication administration, infection control, and resident dignity, with some improvements but ongoing care planning and safety issues. The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025, cited three deficiencies including failure to administer a prescribed nicotine patch, unlabeled medications, and inadequate use of protective gowns. Earlier reports documented multiple care plan failures, delayed treatments, privacy breaches, and infection prevention lapses, with no immediate jeopardy findings but persistent risks to resident safety and well-being.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
48 of 103 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 55 of 103 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
1
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 1
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Sep 12, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Sep 12, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Sep 12, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Sep 12, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Kennedy Care Center is located in Los Angeles, California.
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7.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Los Angeles's city center to Kennedy Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
2999900% better than California averageCalifornia average ratio: 0.00:1
0% compared with California averageCalifornia average: 7.7 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
2,170 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 55 | 102 | 19,448 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 66 | 90 | 7,646 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,948 | 78 | 86% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,453 | 81 | 89% | 6.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 10 | 12 | 1,397 | 90 | 99% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,237 | 76 | 84% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,098 | 80 | 88% | 6.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,024 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,001 | 84 | 92% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 401 | 64 | 70% | 6.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 70 | 17 | 19% | 4.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 8 | 9% | 3.3 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
84Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.6
30% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.4
43% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.0%
10% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.8%
52% better than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
3.5%
69% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.4%
79% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.4%
52% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
9% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
52.3%
682% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.2%
28% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.07
8% better than California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.36
14% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.5%
5% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
54% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.3%
7% better than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.7%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.2%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
46.8%
13% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
42.2%
16% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
8% higher than California averageCalifornia average: $55K
58% fewer fines than California averageCalifornia average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
102% more payment denials than California averageCalifornia average: 0.5
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 20, 2025
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 20, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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Kennedy Care Center is in the Melrose neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Kennedy Care Center has a walk score of 96. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Kennedy Care Center's occupancy is 90%.
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Kennedy Care Center is located at 619 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States.
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Yes — Kennedy Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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