Kerens Care Center
809 Ne 4th St, Kerens, TX 75144 · Navarro County
For-profit · 70 certified beds · 58% occupancy · (903) 396-3211
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Kerens Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall — below average. Its nurse staffing is 10% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 1 immediate-jeopardy finding in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
2.95 nurse hours per resident per day. 10% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 97.3% · RN turnover: 83.3%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0678 · Nov 21, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 18, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0558 · Apr 10, 2025Corrected Apr 11, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0565 · Apr 10, 2025Corrected Apr 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0584 · Apr 10, 2025Corrected Apr 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0679 · Apr 10, 2025Corrected Apr 11, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Apr 10, 2025Corrected Apr 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0550 · Apr 10, 2025Corrected Apr 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0677 · Apr 10, 2025Corrected Apr 11, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Feb 26, 2025ComplaintCorrected Mar 17, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Apr 30, 2025ComplaintCorrected May 1, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 15 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain (149 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.2★.