Kerens Care Center
Kerens, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675867) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (903) 396-3211 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kerens Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Kerens Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 97.3%, which is quite high.
Kerens Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Kerens Care Center is a 70-bed skilled nursing facility in Kerens, Navarro County, Texas, with an average of 40.3 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on March 14, 2001.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kerens Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 2.95 per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 97.3%, a notably high figure.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided.
Kerens Care Center is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.1 out of 5. There has been no ownership change reported within the last 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kerens Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Kerens 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 about 2.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 97.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status for Kerens Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kerens Care Center is certified for 70 beds and has an average of 40.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.1 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on March 14, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Kerens Care Center scores 2, 3, 1, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; please contact the facility at 9033963211 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; please contact the facility at 9033963211 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details for Kerens Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675867?state=TX.
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.