120 Life Care Way, Bardstown, KY 40004 · Nelson County · (502) 348-4220
100 certified beds, about 47 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185149 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 18, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 24 health citations since June 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.76 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.69 of those hours.
52.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 24 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of facility policies and medication guidelines, the facility failed to store, label and dispose of medications in accordance with accepted professional standards for 1 of 2 medication rooms and 2 of 2 medication carts. Observation of the East Medication Room refrigerator on 07/14/2025, revealed an opened ampule of Tubersol without an expiration date or opened date. Observation of the Medication Cart 2 Narcotics bin on 07/16/2025, revealed an unidentified tablet secured with tape into a blister pack containing one milligram Lorazepam tablets. Observation of Medication Cart 1, on 07/17/2025, revealed 14 unidentified loose pills, tablets and capsules in the cart drawer with the medication blister packs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to revise the Comprehensive Care Plan for 1 of 15 sampled residents, Resident (R)42. Specifically, the facility failed to revise R42's Care Plan with interventions to address weight loss after the resident sustained a 32.6 pound (18.09%) severe weight loss in less than one month. The finding Include: Review of the facility's Care Planning-Interdisciplinary Team policy, undated, revealed .2. The care plan is based on the resident's comprehensive assessment and is developed by a Care Planning/Interdisciplinary Team which may include, but is not necessarily limited to the following personnel: a. the resident's Attending Physician; b. The Registered Nurse who has responsibility for the resident; c. The Dietary Manager/Dietician; d. The Social Services Worker responsible for the resident; [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that a resident receives and maintains acceptable parameters of nutritional status, such as body weight, unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that this is not possible for 1 of 2 sampled residents reviewed for nutrition, Resident (R)42. Specifically, the facility failed to identify and respond to R42's 32.6 pound (18.09%) severe weight loss in less than one month.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to protect four (4) of thirty-one (31) residents from resident to resident abuse. The facility failed to protect Resident #10 from abuse resulting in a skin tear to the hand. The facility failed to protect Resident #35, #366 and #313 from verbal abuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the temperature of each cooked food item was checked before served per facility policy for 57 meals between 04/01/2021 and 04/25/2021.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the physician was notified of a resident change in condition for one (1) of thirty-one (31) sampled residents (Resident #313). On [DATE], a change in skin condition was noted on Resident #313's nose; however, the physician was not notified until [DATE].
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to protect the right to privacy and confidentiality for two (2) of thirty-one (31) sampled residents (Resident #363 and Resident #364). The facility failed to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of Resident #363 and Resident #364 when Resident #365 took photographs in the facility common area of both residents and posted them on his/her public social media page without the knowledge or consent of Resident #363 or Resident #364 or their resident representatives.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to protect two (2) of thirty-one (31) sampled residents (Residents #11 and #47) from misappropriation of resident property (controlled medications). The Controlled medication count was not correct for Resident #11 and #47 on 04/28/2021.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to report an allegation of verbal abuse timely for one (1) of thirty one (31) sampled residents (Resident #9). State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) #18 failed to immediately report an allegation of verbal abuse toward Resident #9 by SRNA #19.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and policy review, the facility failed to ensure an abuse allegation was thoroughly investigated for one (1) of thirty-one (31) sampled residents (Resident #163). The facility investigated an abuse allegation related to a nurse making an inappropriate statement to Resident #163 when the resident requested pain medication on [DATE]. Although, the facility investigated the statement made by the nurse to the resident, the facility failed to investigate the if the resident received the pain medication as requested.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to revise/update the comprehensive plan of care for two (2) of thirty one (31) sampled residents (Resident #25 and Resident #313) related to safety concern and a change in skin condition.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide care and services to ensure one (1) of thirty-one (31) sampled residents (Resident #14) received assistance with bathes and showers. The facility assessed Resident #14 to require extensive assistance of staff for bathing/showers. However, from 01/12/2021 through 01/20/2021, the facility staff failed to assist the resident with bathes or showers.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure care was provided to a surgical wound in accordance with professional standards of practice for one (1) of thirty-one (31) sampled residents (Resident #54). Observations during wound care revealed the nurse did not wash her hands between glove changes while performing the wound care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident with a pressure ulcer received the necessary treatment to promote healing and prevent infection for (1) of thirty-one (31) sampled residents (Resident #24). Observations during wound care revealed the nurse did not wash her hands between glove changes while performing the wound care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and a review of the facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment/services (incontinent care) to prevent urinary tract infections for one (1) of thirty-one (31) sampled residents (Resident #58) who was incontinent of urine.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to coordinate care with outside dialysis center that provided services to one (1) of thirty-one (31) sampled residents (Resident #20). Resident #20 required outpatient hemodialysis treatments three (3) times a week due to end stage renal failure. Per transportation records, Resident #20 had seventeen (17) treatments from 03/15/2021 to 04/26/2021. However, there was no communication forms/documented evidence that the facility coordinated care with the dialysis center between 03/15/2021 and 04/26/2021.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and a review of the facility policy for medication administration, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (1) of thirty-one (31) sampled residents (Resident #53) was free of significant medication errors. Resident #53 was ordered to have Dilantin (a medication to control seizures) 150 milligrams (mg) every day. However, the resident received the incorrect dose of Dilantin (100 mg instead of 150 mg) for three (3) days in April (on 04/26/2021, 04/27/2021 and 04/28/2021).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to follow the dishwasher manufacturer recommendations for the high temperature wash cycle in the facility kitchen. Observation during survey revealed the dishwasher temperature reached one hundred forty (140) degrees Fahrenheit for several wash cycles. In addition, other observations during survey revealed the Dietary [NAME] #2 was unsure of the correct calibration process for the thermometer.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and facility policy it was determined the facility failed to ensure medications were properly labeled and dated for two (2) of three (3) medication rooms in the [NAME] and Rehab Nursing Stations. Observations revealed opened bottles of Tubersol (a purified protein derivative of the Mycobacterium tubercula used with the detection of tuberculosis (TB)) were not labeled with a date and time the agent was opened. In addition the facility failed to ensure one (1) of three (3) refrigerated medication lock boxes were properly secured to the refrigerator. Other observations revealed one (1) of four (4) medication room doors were unsecured for four (4) of four (4) days and one (1) of four (4) medication carts unlocked and unsupervised.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to implement care plan interventions for one (1) of thirty-eight (38) sampled residents, Residents #63. Observations revealed the facility failed to provide dining assistance as care planned.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility program Skin, and Weight Assessment Team (SWAT), it was determined the facility failed to provide care and services to maintain or address a resident's nutritional status for one (1) of thirty-eight (38) sampled residents, Resident #63. Observations revealed Staff did not provide or assist Resident #63 with meals after the facility identified the resident with potential for alteration in nutritional status.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (1) of thirty-eight (38) residents, Resident #63, was free from unnecessary psychotropic medication and as needed (PRN) psychotropic medication (Ativan). In addition, the facility did not monitor behaviors or for side effects of a psychoactive medication. (Ativan/Lorazepam).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review it was determined the facility failed to ensure dining choices were honored for one (1) of eleven (11) sampled residents, Resident #42.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review it was determined the facility failed to implement an effective infection control program as evidenced by clean personal care items stored in one (1) of three (3) soiled utility rooms located on the Rehab unit.
10 fire safety citations on file: 2 on July 18, 2025, 3 on March 12, 2025, 5 on May 1, 2021.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.76 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.69 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.32 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.78 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.30 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 52.6% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 53.8% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.80 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.95 on weekdays and 4.32 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.82 in April to June 2025 to 4.76 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.76 | 0.69 | 4.95 | 4.32 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 47 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.69 | 0.71 | 4.85 | 4.29 | 2.4% | 0 of 92 | 47 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.86 | 0.87 | 5.10 | 4.25 | 7.6% | 1 of 92 | 48 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.82 | 0.83 | 4.99 | 4.41 | 11.4% | 0 of 91 | 45 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Kentucky, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.85 | 0.71 | 4.04 | 3.40 | 3.2% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.45 | $17.38 to $21.21 | 23,410 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.07 | $26.10 to $31.29 | 8,570 |
| Registered nurses | $38.96 | $36.38 to $46.73 | 50,300 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.9 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.7 | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.4 | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (52.7% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
52.7% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Kentucky: 38 better, 49 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 126 eligible stays.
10.2% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Kentucky: 0 better, 12 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 148 eligible stays.
8.2% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Kentucky: 0 better, 6 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 113 eligible stays.
50.0% this home
Median of homes: Kentucky49.5% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 44 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Kentucky0.0% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 51 residents counted.
3.8% this home
Median of homes: Kentucky2.6% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 51 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Kentucky98.1% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 9 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
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