Kennedy Care Center

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies

National median: 7

31 above national median

Total federal penalties

$38,272

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing

National median: 4.12 hrs

3.63 hrs below national median

Registered nurse (RN)

0.25 hrs

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

1.21 hrs

Certified nursing aide (CNA)

2.54 hrs

Physical therapy

0.26 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.

Facility profile

Type

Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home

Capacity

97 certified beds · ~83 avg residents/day (86% occupancy)

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Payment accepted

Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Kennedy Care Center is a 97-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Los Angeles, California, operated by a limited liability company. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the facility holds a one-star overall rating, with individual scores of one star for health inspections and two stars for staffing. Despite these ratings, the center maintains a four-star rating for its clinical quality measures.

Location

619 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, 90036, Los Angeles, CA

Recent reviews

• vfdvdvsd vdvfdvs ★☆☆☆☆ February 9, 2026

  Warning: Avoid This Facility This facility refused to release me despite the absence of any court order or other legal basis for continued detention. I personally confirmed with the treating physician that he had discharged me from his office. However, staff still vehemently denied that any discharge had occurred and refused to let me leave, offering explanations that directly contradicted what I had just been told by the physician. This was not an isolated incident. I experienced the same refusal to release during more than one admission. In addition, during a later anonymous and casual phone inquiry, staff again provided the same explanations for continued confinement. The consistency of these responses raised serious concerns for me about whether this conduct is routine at the facility rather than an exception. Like Pharaoh in the Book of Exodus, they refused to let me go even after I had been formally cleared for discharge. I was pressured to remain longer than necessary and had no meaningful control over my own healthcare decisions. The quality of care was poor. Cleanliness, safety, nursing attention, meals, therapy, and patient activities were all substandard. Patients’ rights appeared to be routinely disregarded, and meaningful rehabilitation was not provided. Based on my experience, the practices I encountered felt both unlawful and unsafe. I strongly urge anyone considering this facility to think carefully. The general public should be forewarned about these unscrupulous practices and avoid this facility at all costs.

• Elliot Bayev ★☆☆☆☆ January 23, 2026

  Today I called them and asked to take my grandmother home but they said that I don't have the authority to do so because I am not the "next of kin." California law does not automatically give the "next of kin" authority over the patient. Here's a quote from chatgpt: "Being someone's next of kin doesn't automatically/necessarily make you the patient's legal decision maker in a nursing home or medical context. Here's how it typically works in California, (but I can tailor it if you specify a country or state): 1. If the patient has decision-making capacity The patient themselves makes their own medical and care decisions. "Next of kin" has no legal authority unless the patient explicitly grants it (for example, through a healthcare proxy or power of attorney). 2. If the patient lacks decision-making capacity Then, decision-making authority depends on what legal arrangements exist: a. Advance Directive or Health Care Proxy If the patient appointed a health care proxy or power of attorney for health care, that person is the legal decision maker. b. Court-Appointed Guardian or Conservator If a court appointed a guardian, that person has authority over medical decisions. c. No appointed representative If no one has been formally designated, most states use a default surrogate hierarchy, which often includes: Spouse or domestic partner Adult children Parents Adult siblings Other relatives (next of kin) So, next of kin only becomes the decision maker if there's no other legally designated person and the law defaults to them.

• Lorene Imamura ★★★★☆ January 17, 2026

  Very clean. Staff is very friendly.

• Stan ★☆☆☆☆ December 25, 2025

  My family had a deeply distressing experience with Kennedy Care Center in Los Angeles during my grandfather’s stay for short-term rehabilitation following a minor head injury. He was medically stable, ambulatory, and expected to return home quickly. Instead, he remained at the facility for nearly seven weeks, despite repeatedly stating that he wanted to leave and despite my repeated efforts to arrange his discharge. Guidance from California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR), including Your Right to Leave, explains that paternalism in long-term care can cross into false imprisonment. A physician’s recommendation is medical advice—not a legal mandate—and patients retain the right to leave at any time, even against medical advice (AMA). At Kennedy, “medical advice” was repeatedly used as leverage to keep my grandfather confined. Rather than respecting his legal right to make decisions about his own care, the administrator questioned why we did not “care about medical advice” and pressured us to keep him at the facility. Throughout his stay, staff were frequently rude and dismissive toward me. More troublingly, my grandfather’s physical condition declined dramatically while in their care. He entered the facility walking independently; by the time he was finally released, he was wheelchair-bound and too weak to stand. Witnessing this decline was heartbreaking. I hold a valid Power of Attorney (POA) for my grandfather, which had previously been accepted without issue by Cedars-Sinai. Although Kennedy copied the POA, staff repeatedly refused to honor it. The facility’s social worker asserted that my father was the “primary decision-maker” solely because he was the closer relative—an assertion with no legal basis. This effectively excluded me from participating in my grandfather’s care despite my lawful authority. Compounding this, staff unilaterally assigned a “responsible party” to make decisions for my grandfather, claiming he lacked capacity—despite conducting no proper assessment or documentation. This action, taken over his objections and without due process, ignored both his stated wishes and my lawful authority as POA. Several incidents were particularly alarming. When I attempted to take my grandfather home AMA, staff refused and threatened to call the police. Later, after his physician formally discharged him—and I was present when the discharge paperwork was completed—Kennedy again refused to release him, falsely claiming that Adult Protective Services had blocked the discharge. APS later confirmed that this claim was untrue. This was not an isolated occurrence. During a prior stay, my grandfather remained at the facility for nearly a month beyond his discharge date. Based on my experience, these prolonged delays appeared driven by administrative or financial considerations rather than patient-centered care. In my opinion, Kennedy Care Center demonstrated a troubling disregard for patient rights, failed to honor a valid Power of Attorney, improperly assigned a “responsible party” without a lawful capacity determination, used intimidation tactics, and presided over a stay during which my grandfather’s health declined significantly. No patient should feel trapped in a facility that is supposed to provide care, dignity, and respect. Because of our experience, I cannot recommend this facility.

• Greg Dabney ★★★★★ December 22, 2025

  I’m have been at Kennedy care center for over 1month and it has been the best care I have gotten !! very grateful for the assistance and care All staff has provided truly grateful I will recommend this place to anybody that need physical therapy

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Kennedy Care Center?

Kennedy Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.

How did Kennedy Care Center score on health inspections?

Kennedy Care Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.

What is the staffing rating for Kennedy Care Center?

Kennedy Care Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.

How many beds does Kennedy Care Center have?

Kennedy Care Center has 97 certified beds.

Does Kennedy Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

Yes, Kennedy Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Where is Kennedy Care Center located?

Kennedy Care Center is located at 619 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, 90036, Los Angeles, California.

How can I contact Kennedy Care Center?

You can reach Kennedy Care Center by phone at +1 323-383-9897.

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