Nursing home · Kemp, TX
Kemp Care Center
1351 South Elm Street, Kemp, TX 75143 · (903) 498-8073
Kemp Care Center is a 124-bed for-profit nursing home in Kemp, Texas (Kaufman County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1999. On average it cares for 57 residents a day (about 46% of its certified beds). It is part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare, a group of 150 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in Texas is 2.8.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Texas avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 2.91 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.21 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.50 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 69% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 75% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 3 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | August 19, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 6 below the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 2 totalling $256,260 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: West Wharton County Hospital District. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Kemp Care Center?
CMS rates Kemp Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Kemp Care Center have?
124 certified beds, with an average of 57 residents a day.
Does Kemp Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Kemp Care Center?
(903) 498-8073. Address: 1351 South Elm Street, Kemp, TX 75143.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).