For profit - Limited Liability company · 124 certified beds · CMS number 676497

Lakeside Health and Wellness, Kemp, TX

CMS records 59 health deficiencies at Lakeside Health and Wellness in Kemp, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Jan 22, 2026. The highest severity cited is K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 6 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level, 2 of them recorded as past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection). CMS lists 4 fines totaling $123,567 in the last three years.

Inspections and deficiencies

CMS findings for Lakeside Health and Wellness as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Lakeside Health and Wellness may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare

Most recent cycle (24 deficiencies)

Standard inspection Jan 22, 2026. CMS counts 24 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.

Jan 22, 2026 · Standard inspection

19 deficiencies, highest H

F880 · Infection prevention and control program

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F842 · Complete, confidential medical records

Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F813 · Food brought in by visitors

Requirement cited (CMS): Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F812 · Food safety and sanitation

Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F804 · Palatable, attractive food at safe temperatures

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F803 · Menus that meet nutritional needs

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F790 · Dental care in skilled nursing facilities

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F756 · Monthly pharmacist medication review

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F690 · Bladder, bowel, and catheter care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity
H Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F689 · Accident prevention and supervision

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F685 · Vision and hearing services

Requirement cited (CMS): Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F644 · Coordinating with PASARR screening

Requirement cited (CMS): Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F641 · Accurate resident assessments

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F605 · Limits on psychotropic drugs and chemical restraints

Requirement cited (CMS): Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F583 · Personal privacy and confidential records

Requirement cited (CMS): Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights

Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 9, 2026

Nov 19, 2025 · Complaint inspection

5 deficiencies, highest D

F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Dec 5, 2025

F684 · Quality of care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Dec 5, 2025

F657 · Care plan timing and team review

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Dec 4, 2025

F602 · Protecting residents' money and belongings

Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Dec 15, 2025

F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect

Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Dec 15, 2025
Previous cycle: 21 deficiencies (standard inspection Oct 17, 2024)

Standard inspection Oct 17, 2024. CMS counts 21 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Oct 17, 2024 · Standard + complaint inspection

19 deficiencies, highest H

F943 · Abuse prevention and dementia training

Requirement cited (CMS): Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F880 · Infection prevention and control program

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F849 · Hospice services

Requirement cited (CMS): Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F812 · Food safety and sanitation

Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F804 · Palatable, attractive food at safe temperatures

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F760 · No significant medication errors

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F759 · Medication error rate under 5 percent

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F693 · Feeding tube use and care

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F690 · Bladder, bowel, and catheter care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity
H Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F677 · Help with daily care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F655 · Baseline care plan within 48 hours

Requirement cited (CMS): Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F609 · Reporting suspected abuse and crimes

Requirement cited (CMS): Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F607 · Abuse prevention policies

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect

Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F583 · Personal privacy and confidential records

Requirement cited (CMS): Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

F578 · Refusing treatment and advance directives

Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 15, 2024

Sep 20, 2024 · Complaint inspection

2 deficiencies, highest J

F607 · Abuse prevention policies

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
Status
Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Apr 4, 2024

F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect

Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
Status
Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Apr 4, 2024
Earlier cycle: 14 deficiencies (standard inspection Sep 15, 2023)

Standard inspection Sep 15, 2023. CMS counts 14 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Jul 18, 2024 · Complaint inspection

2 deficiencies, highest D

F880 · Infection prevention and control program

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jul 26, 2024

F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jul 26, 2024

Sep 15, 2023 · Standard + complaint inspection

12 deficiencies, highest K

F940 · Staff training program

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 17, 2023

F880 · Infection prevention and control program

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
Status
Correction date Oct 19, 2023

F849 · Hospice services

Requirement cited (CMS): Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 19, 2023

F835 · Effective administration

Requirement cited (CMS): Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Severity
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
Status
Correction date Oct 19, 2023

F825 · Therapy and rehabilitation services

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Severity
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
Status
Correction date Oct 19, 2023

F812 · Food safety and sanitation

Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Oct 9, 2023

F806 · Allergies, preferences, and meal substitutes

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 19, 2023

F804 · Palatable, attractive food at safe temperatures

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 19, 2023

F773 · Ordering labs and reporting results

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 16, 2023

F689 · Accident prevention and supervision

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
Status
Correction date Sep 18, 2023

F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Oct 16, 2023

F609 · Reporting suspected abuse and crimes

Requirement cited (CMS): Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Sep 18, 2023

Tags cited in more than one inspection

13 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Lakeside Health and Wellness; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.

TagInspectionsDates
F880 Infection prevention and control program4Jan 22, 2026; Oct 17, 2024; Jul 18, 2024; Sep 15, 2023
F600 Freedom from abuse and neglect3Nov 19, 2025; Oct 17, 2024; Sep 20, 2024 (PNC)
F695 Respiratory and oxygen care3Jan 22, 2026; Nov 19, 2025; Oct 17, 2024
F755 Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist3Jan 22, 2026; Oct 17, 2024; Jul 18, 2024
F804 Palatable, attractive food at safe temperatures3Jan 22, 2026; Oct 17, 2024; Sep 15, 2023
F812 Food safety and sanitation3Jan 22, 2026; Oct 17, 2024; Sep 15, 2023
F583 Personal privacy and confidential records2Jan 22, 2026; Oct 17, 2024
F607 Abuse prevention policies2Oct 17, 2024; Sep 20, 2024 (PNC)
F609 Reporting suspected abuse and crimes2Oct 17, 2024; Sep 15, 2023
F689 Accident prevention and supervision2Jan 22, 2026; Sep 15, 2023
F690 Bladder, bowel, and catheter care2Jan 22, 2026; Oct 17, 2024
F761 Drug labeling and secure storage2Jan 22, 2026; Oct 17, 2024
F849 Hospice services2Oct 17, 2024; Sep 15, 2023

Fines and payment denials

DateTypeAmount / length
Jan 22, 2026Fine$73,164
Oct 17, 2024Fine$16,801
Sep 20, 2024Fine$16,801
Sep 20, 2024Fine$16,801

Staffing and CMS ratings

Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
2.66 h (below the Texas median of 3.27 h)
RN hours per resident per day
0.38 h (about the same as the Texas median of 0.38 h)
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
2.46 h
Nursing staff turnover
75.4% (Texas median 52.1%)
Administrators who left
1
CMS overall rating
1 of 5
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
1 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5

CMS figures for Lakeside Health and Wellness, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.

Facility details

Address
110 N State Hwy 274, Kemp, TX 75143
Phone
(430) 255-2199
County
Kaufman
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain (CMS)
ML Healthcare
Certified beds
124
Average residents per day
86.3
In Medicare/Medicaid since
May 20, 2021
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident and family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes

Questions to ask on a visit

Based on the tags cited most often here.

  • How do staff track and report infections among residents? (F880, cited 4 times)
  • How does the home screen, train, and supervise staff to protect residents? (F600, cited 3 times)
  • How are oxygen equipment and breathing treatments managed and checked? (F695, cited 3 times)
  • How are new medication orders filled, and how quickly can urgent medications arrive? (F755, cited 3 times)

Other nursing homes in Kemp and the same chain

Source

CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.

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