F

KENNEDY CARE CENTER

619 N. FAIRFAX AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
Score: 25 / 100

Kennedy Care Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 25/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Los Angeles facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Kennedy Care Center is near the national average, with 4.03 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 106 deficiencies at Kennedy Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.03 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.28 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.21 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.54 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.81 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

106
Total Deficiencies
Dec 29, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 103 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Dec 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Dec 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 29, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Sep 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Sep 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.1% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 4.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $38,272

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 25 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
97
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
31