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Kennedy Care Center at a glance: owner, beds and ratings
* California separately requires at least 3.5 direct care service hours per patient day, counted under state rules, so the two numbers are not measured the same way.
Records: Cal Health Find ↗ · Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kennedy Care Center citations and inspection findings
Newest first. State citations come from CDPH; federal deficiencies come from the CMS-2567 inspection report CDPH writes for Medicare. Every row links to the government record.
| Date | Source | Finding | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | Federal (CMS-2567), Certification | F609 – Reporting of Alleged Violations, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| June 23, 2026 | Federal (CMS-2567), Complaint | F609 – Reporting of Alleged Violations, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| April 23, 2026 | State (CDPH) | Administrative Penalty (DHPPD: 12 – 24 Days), penalty $50,000 | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| February 17, 2026 | Federal (CMS-2567), Complaint | F602 – Free from Misappropriation/Exploitation, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) F609 – Reporting of Alleged Violations, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| August 5, 2025 | Federal (CMS-2567), Certification | F600 – Free from Abuse and Neglect, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| April 30, 2025 | State (CDPH) | Class A citation (Patient Care), penalty $25,000 Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| March 18, 2025 | Federal (CMS-2567), Complaint | F687 – Foot Care, severity G (actual harm, one or a few residents) Read what inspectors found ↓ | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| March 5, 2025 | State (CDPH) | Administrative Penalty (DHPPD: 12 – 24 Days), penalty $50,000 | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| January 16, 2025 | State (CDPH) | Administrative Penalty (DHPPD: 2 – 11 Days), penalty $25,000 | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| November 7, 2024 | State (CDPH) | Class B citation (Administration), penalty $3,650 | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| October 22, 2024 | Federal (CMS-2567), Complaint | F609 – Reporting of Alleged Violations, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
| March 20, 2024 | State (CDPH) | Class B citation (Abuse/Facility Not Self Reported), penalty $3,000 Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
Show 1 older findings
| Date | Source | Finding | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Federal (CMS-2567), Complaint | F609 – Reporting of Alleged Violations, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) F610 – Investigate/Prevent/Correct Alleged Violation, severity D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated) Abuse | Government record (CDPH) ↗ |
What inspectors found at Kennedy Care Center
Tap a finding to read the summary. Each one is written from the government report linked under it.
April 2025: Class A citation and F687 (severity G) after a resident with a foot wound had a below-the-knee amputation
On March 18, 2025, CDPH made an unannounced visit to investigate a complaint about a resident's wound care. According to the citation, Resident 1 was a 70-year-old man with epilepsy, chronic kidney disease, heart failure and type 2 diabetes who depended on staff for daily care. A wound on the bottom of his left foot reopened in February 2025.
CDPH determined the facility failed to provide foot care that met professional standards. According to the citation, a wound physician specialist recommended an MRI on February 12, 2025, to rule out osteomyelitis (a bone infection), and the facility did not follow through. Inspectors found wound care was not documented on several days in February 2025, and no care plan was written for his left foot wound when he was readmitted in January 2024.
According to the citation, on February 19, 2025, the wound specialist suspected bone infection and possible wet gangrene. That day Resident 1 was sent to a hospital with sepsis (a life-threatening response to infection) from a necrotizing soft tissue infection (a fast-spreading infection that destroys tissue) of the left leg. Surgeons removed the foot at the ankle on February 20 and amputated the leg below the knee on February 27, 2025. CDPH issued a Class A citation with a $25,000 penalty, and the federal survey cited F687 at severity G, meaning actual harm.
Complaints against Kennedy Care Center
| Year | Intakes | Complaints | Facility-reported incidents | Substantiated (at least one allegation) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| 2024 | 42 | 35 | 7 | 18 |
| 2025 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| 2026 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 2 |
Cal Health Find lists 127 complaint and facility-reported incident intakes for this facility from 2023 through October 30, 2026. CDPH substantiated at least one allegation in 42 of them. 47 intakes involved an allegation in CDPH’s abuse category, and 7 of those had an abuse allegation substantiated. An intake can contain several allegations; “unsubstantiated” means CDPH did not find enough evidence, not that nothing happened.
Sexual abuse reports at Kennedy Care Center
Cal Health Find lists 7 intakes for Kennedy Care Center from 2023 through October 30, 2026 that included an allegation CDPH classified as sexual abuse (6 from complaints and 1 reported by the facility itself). CDPH substantiated a sexual abuse allegation in 1 of them. Federal rules require a nursing home to report an abuse allegation to the state within two hours, so a facility-reported incident means staff raised the allegation, not that it was proven. “Unsubstantiated” means CDPH did not find enough evidence; it does not mean nothing happened.
| Year | Intakes with a sexual abuse allegation | Substantiated |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Warning signs include bruising or bleeding in the genital area or inner thighs, a new genital infection, torn or stained underclothing, and a resident who suddenly fears a particular staff member or resists being bathed or changed. If you suspect sexual abuse, call 911 or local police first, ask that the resident not be bathed before a medical exam, and then report it to CDPH and the long-term care ombudsman. Sexual abuse reports at Los Angeles County nursing homes →
Kennedy Care Center lawsuits and criminal cases
Our search of California Attorney General and Los Angeles County District Attorney announcements, court reports and news coverage for Kennedy Care Center is not finished yet. This section will be updated when it is; until then, do not read the absence of a case here as a finding that none exists.
What this record means for your family
California uses classes for state citations. Under Health and Safety Code section 1424 ↗, a Class AA citation is a Class A violation that CDPH determined was a direct proximate cause of a resident’s death. A Class A citation means CDPH found an imminent danger, or a substantial probability, that death or serious physical harm would result. Class B covers violations with a direct or immediate relationship to residents’ health, safety or security.
Federal deficiencies carry a letter from A to L. G, H and I mean inspectors found actual harm to residents; J, K and L mean immediate jeopardy, the most serious level. F600 is the federal rule that residents be free from abuse and neglect; F609 and F610 cover reporting and investigating allegations; F689 covers accidents and supervision; F686 covers pressure injuries.
Warning signs worth asking about: unexplained bruises or fractures, new bed sores, sudden weight loss or dehydration, a resident who becomes fearful or withdrawn around certain staff, and calls that go unanswered.
What to do now
- If someone is in danger, call 911.
- File a complaint with CDPH about Kennedy Care Center: CDPH complaint form ↗
- Contact the long-term care ombudsman, the state-funded advocate for nursing home residents: California Long-Term Care Ombudsman ↗
- Ask the facility in writing for a copy of the resident’s chart, and write down dates, names of staff on shift, and photos of any injury.
- Talk to a Los Angeles nursing home abuse lawyer →
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Questions families ask
Has Kennedy Care Center been cited by the State of California?
Cal Health Find lists 3 state citations for Kennedy Care Center since 2023, including 0 Class AA and 1 Class A. Each one is listed in the timeline above with a link to the CDPH record.
How many complaints have been filed against Kennedy Care Center?
From 2023 through October 30, 2026, Cal Health Find lists 127 complaint and facility-reported incident intakes, and CDPH substantiated at least one allegation in 42 of them.
Does Medicare flag Kennedy Care Center for abuse?
As of our data date, Medicare Care Compare does not show its abuse icon for Kennedy Care Center. The icon is only one signal; read the citations above.
Have there been sexual abuse reports at Kennedy Care Center?
Cal Health Find lists 7 complaint or facility-reported incident intakes at Kennedy Care Center since 2023 that included an allegation CDPH classified as sexual abuse, and CDPH substantiated 1. The section above breaks them down by year.
Where can I read reviews and complaints about Kennedy Care Center?
Online reviews are opinions. The official record is the state and federal inspection file: this page summarizes it and links each citation, complaint outcome and inspection report on Cal Health Find and Medicare Care Compare, so you can read the source yourself.
How many beds does Kennedy Care Center have?
Kennedy Care Center is licensed by CDPH for 97 beds and has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Who owns or operates Kennedy Care Center?
CDPH lists the licensee as FAIRFAX HEALTHCARE, LLC. CMS lists the facility under the chain or affiliated entity PACS Group.
My parent was hurt at Kennedy Care Center. What should I do?
Get medical care first, then report it to CDPH and the long-term care ombudsman, ask for the chart in writing and keep notes and photos. For a free, confidential review of a possible case, call Beverly Law at (310) 552-6959.
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Other nursing homes near Kennedy Care Center
| Facility | City | Distance | CMS stars | Class AA/A | Federal G–L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hollywood Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP | Los Angeles | 0.3 mi | 5/5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharon Care Center | Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 1/5 | 3 | 3 |
| LA Brea Rehabilitation Center | Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 1/5 | 3 | 6 |
| Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital | Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 4/5 | 0 | 0 |
| Beverly Hills Rehabilitation Centre | Los Angeles | 1.3 mi | 3/5 | 2 | 2 |
| Miracle Mile Healthcare Center LLC | Los Angeles | 1.7 mi | 1/5 | 6 | 8 |
Methodology and sources
We pulled this facility’s complaints, state enforcement actions and survey deficiencies from Cal Health Find for 2023 through October 30, 2026, downloaded the CDPH citation notices and CMS-2567 reports behind every Class AA or A citation and every federal deficiency at level G or higher, and wrote the summaries above from those documents. Facility details come from the CDPH licensing file and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. Residents are described only as the government documents describe them. See the methodology page to report an error; we review correction requests within five business days.
Sources
Important: This page reports findings from public records of the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. A citation or deficiency is a regulatory finding by a government agency; it is not a court judgment and not proof of civil or criminal liability. Criminal defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Lawsuit allegations are claims, not findings. This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Beverly Law. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Data as of: October 30, 2026. Methodology and corrections.
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