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Calvert City Convalescent Center
1201 Fifth Avenue, Calvert City, KY 42029 · Marshall County · (270) 395-4124
95 certified beds, about 89 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185234 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 4, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since November 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 5.63 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.75 of those hours.
43.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
Health inspections
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.
411/19
410/24
012/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
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 8 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
8D
0E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
December 4, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
October 3, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure its policy was followed regarding the prompt resolution of all grievances related to residents' rights, including those with respect to care and treatment furnished by the facility, which had the potential to affect all residents expressing a grievance. When conducting the entrance conference with the Administrator, the prior six months of resident grievances were requested as part of the survey process. The Administrator stated there were no resident grievances formally documented or logged other than resident council.
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of facility investigation documentation and policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from misappropriation of property for 1 of 19 sampled residents, (Resident (R)48). On [DATE], the facility's Registered Nurse (RN) 1, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) misappropriated R48's liquid oral morphine concentrate by injecting water into the multi-dose vial in order to correct the volume loss reported by a staff nurse. RN 1/ADON admitted to the facility that she injected water into R48's morphine vial. The facility failed to ensure a medication administration record of oral liquid morphine concentrate on [DATE] at 2:30 AM for R48. The facility implemented plans of correction regarding the incident and alleged past non-compliance date of [DATE].
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Observation of the kitchen revealed food items not dated, labeled, or stored properly to prevent potential contamination.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure it maintained an infection control and prevention program staff to provide a safe and sanitary environment for 3 of 13 residents. (Residents (R)5, R71, and R73). Facility policy revealed oxygen tubing, masks, or cannulas were to be changed weekly as an infection control measure. However, observation on 10/01/2024, revealed R71's oxygen tubing was dated 09/20/2024, and the oxygen tubing and cannula for R5 and R73, were not dated to indicate when they were last changed.
November 14, 2019Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, facility policy review, and review of Sani-Cloth Germicidal Disposable cloths container's caution statement, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the residents environment remains as free of accident hazards as possible. Observation on 11/12/19, revealed cleaning wipes were left unattended on a counter at the nurses station. Review of the facility wandering list revealed there were four (4) residents who had behaviors of wandering.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (1) of five (5) sampled residents maintained acceptable parameters of nutritional status (Resident #11). On 10/13/19 , the facility identified a significant weight loss of 10.8% for Resident #11; however, the facility failed to place Resident #11 on weekly weights after identifying a significant weight loss per facility policy.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure each resident receives necessary respiratory care and services that is in accordance with professional standards of practice for one (1) of one (1) sampled resident reviewed for respiratory care (Residents #16). Observations on 11/12/19 and 11/13/19, revealed Resident #16's nebulizer mouthpiece was not being stored properly when not in use.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety related to lack of hand sanitation during meal pass.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 2 on December 4, 2025, 2 on October 3, 2024, 2 on November 14, 2019.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Develop a communication plan.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- D Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
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) | 5.63 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.75 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.90 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 4.07 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.82 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 43.5% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 26.7% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.69 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
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 5.93 on weekdays and 4.90 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.87 in April to June 2025 to 5.63 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 | 5.63 | 0.75 | 5.93 | 4.90 | 2.7% | 0 of 90 | 89 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.49 | 0.78 | 5.84 | 4.59 | 1.7% | 0 of 92 | 87 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.43 | 0.61 | 5.71 | 4.73 | 3.3% | 0 of 92 | 90 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.87 | 0.63 | 6.12 | 5.22 | 2.4% | 0 of 91 | 90 |
| 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.
Quality measures
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 | 19.6 | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.9 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.6 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 29.6 | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.9 | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CALVERT CITY CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cothran, Kem | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 06/30/2021 | |
| Owen, Karen | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/05/2021 | |
| Bailey, Terri | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/05/2020 | |
| Cothran, Kem | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/30/2021 | |
| Freeland, Chris | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/05/2022 | |
| Johnson, Tina | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/05/2013 | |
| Owen, Karen | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/05/2021 | |
| Travis, Kay | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Long, Andrew | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/18/2023 | |
| Long, Andrew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/18/2023 | |
| Perez-Lopez, Edwin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2015 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on November 14, 2019: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 3, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 3, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 3, 2024: "Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Oakview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Calvert City, 6.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- River's Bend Retirement Community Kuttawa, 11.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Benton, 13.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation Kuttawa, 13.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Paducah, 16.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Paducah, 17 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation Paducah, 17.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Salem Springlake Health & Rehabilitation Center Salem, 17.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 14 citations
Kentucky contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Kentucky. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Kentucky Office of Inspector General, Division of Health Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass, (800) 372-2991. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Kentucky OIG Nursing Home Inspection Findings, where Kentucky publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Calvert City Convalescent Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Calvert City Convalescent Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Calvert City Convalescent Center get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 4, 2025. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Calvert City Convalescent Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Calvert City Convalescent Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Calvert City Convalescent Center?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers. Legal business name: CALVERT CITY CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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