Kerens Care Center
Nursing home · 809 NORTHEAST 4TH STREET, Kerens, TX 75144 · Navarro County
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Nursing · MEDICARE/MEDICAID · certified
- Capacity
- 70
- State license
- 004621
- Medicare CCN
- 675867
- Licensed entity
- KERENS I ENTERPRISES LLC
- Chain
- CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (903) 396-3211
- Nurse staffing
- 2.95 hours per resident per day; 97.3% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 3★ · Staffing 1★ · Quality 3★
- Official record
- Texas HHSC provider search (TULIP)
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Inspection findings
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Nov 21, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0678 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
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Apr 30, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Apr 10, 2025 Health · 12 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Apr 11, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected Apr 11, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0565 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected Apr 11, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Apr 11, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Apr 11, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0679 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected Apr 11, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Apr 11, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0211 Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected Jun 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0343 Smoke Deficiencies
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected Jun 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0363 Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected Jun 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0521 Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected Jun 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Jun 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Feb 26, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
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Jul 30, 2024 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0626 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected Aug 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Aug 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0842 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Aug 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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May 24, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
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Feb 28, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Feb 29, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0521 Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Dec 22, 2022 Fire Safety · 4 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0281 Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected Jul 6, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0291 Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected Jul 6, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Jul 6, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0521 Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected Jul 6, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- BLAKE, GARY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- BLAKE, MALISA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- HUGGINS, LINDA — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE INC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
Sources: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Long-term Care Regulation (directory and closures) and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.