Kennedy Care Center
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055977) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $38,272 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (323) 383-9897 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kennedy Care Center has a CMS Overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its Staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Kennedy Care Center reports 4.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.5% and a CMS Staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Kennedy Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $38,272.00, plus 1 payment denial; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Kennedy Care Center is a 97-certified-bed nursing home in Los Angeles, California, with an average of 89.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on August 21, 1968.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kennedy Care Center holds an Overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its Quality Measures rating is 4 out of 5, and its Staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.5%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $38,272.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
Kennedy Care Center is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kennedy Care Center has an Overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Kennedy Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours, with a 49.5% nursing turnover rate and a Staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $38,272.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kennedy Care Center has 97 certified beds and an average of 89.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on August 21, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing ratings; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3233839897 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3233839897 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Kennedy Care Center's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055977?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.