Establishment profile
KERENS CARE CENTER
809 NE 4TH ST., KERENS, TX, 75144
Operated by CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · 1 of 133 establishments
623110 — Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
EIN 832431095
Summary
KERENS CARE CENTER has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 7 years of recorded history, with $3,628 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 418 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 80th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KERENS CARE CENTER appears in OSHA workplace safety and CMS nursing home enforcement records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 10 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $3,628 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 F02 I | 1 | 1 | $3,182 | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $446 | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 A03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 A05 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 F05 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 H05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 6231 within TX. Peer group: 418 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KERENS CARE CENTER. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for KERENS CARE CENTER. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for KERENS CARE CENTER. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KERENS CARE CENTER. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for KERENS CARE CENTER. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for KERENS CARE CENTER. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KERENS CARE CENTER. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CMS nursing-home record
CCN 675867 · Chain: CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Care Compare) — health-inspection deficiencies, fines, and ratings. Full nursing-home record →
CMS Care Compare deficiencies
Every Health Deficiency citation issued by CMS surveyors during this facility’s annual and complaint-triggered surveys. F-tags reference 42 CFR 483 regulatory requirements (resident rights, staffing, infection control, medication management, etc.). Scope-severity letters grade citations from A (isolated potential harm) through L (widespread immediate jeopardy); immediate-jeopardy citations are the critical signal. 15 citations across 7 surveys · 1 immediate jeopardy · 1 actual-harm · 7 complaint-triggered · 15 marked corrected.
| Survey date | F-Tag | Severity | Description | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0678 | J (IJ) | 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 | Complaint | Nov 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | 0656 | D | 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 | Complaint | May 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | 0558 | E | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | 0565 | E | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | 0584 | E | 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 | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | 0679 | E | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | 0880 | E | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | 0550 | D | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | 0677 | D | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | 0755 | E | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Complaint | Mar 2025 |
| Jul 2024 | 0626 | D | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Aug 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | 0656 | D | 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 | Complaint | Aug 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | 0842 | D | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Aug 2024 |
| May 2024 | 0689 | G (harm) | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | May 2024 |
| Feb 2024 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Feb 2024 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies dataset. Standard survey citations come from routine annual inspections; complaint citations come from CMS investigations of resident or family complaints; infection control citations come from focused infection-prevention surveys. F-tag definitions are at cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-27 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-06-27 | Planned | 8 | 2 | $3,628 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
KERENS CARE CENTER is one of 133 establishments rolled up under the parent organization CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE across all 133 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) within TX, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- UNIVERSITY PARK MANORWICHITA FALLS — 2 federal enforcement records
- Creative Solutions in HealthcareFort Worth — 2 federal enforcement records
- Healthcare Services Group, IncLancaster — 2 federal enforcement records
- Healthcare Services Group, Inc.Fort Worth — 2 federal enforcement records
- TIMBERWOOD NURSING HOMELIVINGSTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICESENCINAL — 2 federal enforcement records
- SAGEBROOKCEDAR PARK — 2 federal enforcement records
- Healthcare Services GroupCorpus Christi — 2 federal enforcement records
- WHITE SETTLEMENT NURSING CENTER L.L.C.WHITE SETTLEMENT — 2 federal enforcement records
- FRANK M. TEJEDA TEXAS STATE VETERANS HOMEFLORESVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- Afton Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterHouston, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- MCLEAN CARE CENTER, INC.MCLEAN, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- PEBBLE CREEK NURSING CENTEREL PASO, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- GRANBURY CARE CENTERGRANBURY, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- The Atrium of Bellmead, LLCWaco, TX — 1 federal enforcement record
- FRANKLIN NURSING HOMEFRANKLIN, TX — 0 federal enforcement records
- Franklin Heights Nursing & RehabilitationEl Paso, TX — 0 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE locationsParent rollup
- Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)All employers in this industry
- Employers in TXState-wide enforcement data
- Nursing Care Facilities in TXIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KERENS CARE CENTER from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE, which operates 133 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KERENS CARE CENTER's OSHA violation history?
- KERENS CARE CENTER has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $3,628.2 in total penalties.
- How does KERENS CARE CENTER's safety record compare to its industry?
- KERENS CARE CENTER operates in the nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.3.