Carmel Home
2501 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303 · Daviess County · (270) 683-0227
18 certified beds, about 17 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185226 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 7, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since February 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 4 fines totaling $40,173 in the last three years; the largest was $25,119, and the latest is dated February 20, 2024.
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.
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 7 health citations on file.
May 7, 2026Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to ensure the Pharmacist reviewed residents' drug regimens at least once a month for 4 of 5 residents sampled for Medication Regimen Review (MRR). Resident (R)4, R5, R10, and R18).
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, review of the facility's documentation, and review of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Report, the facility failed to electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information based on its payroll and other verifiable and auditable data in a uniform format according to specifications as established by CMS.
- E Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure each resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs, for 4 of 5 sampled for drug regimen review out of the total of 8 sampled residents, (Resident (R)5, R8, R10 and R18).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as was possible, open tote containing 36 medication cards with pills, unsecured, on the floor outside the medication storage area, which had the potential to affect all 17 residents.
April 10, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
February 15, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, it was determined the facility failed to provide the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) at least eight (8) consecutive hours a day, seven (7) days a week from 07/01/2023 through 09/30/2023.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and review of facility documents, it was determined the facility failed to store, label, and date food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and review of the facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to post staffing data for two (2) of the three (3) days of the survey.
Fire safety inspections
34 fire safety citations on file: 7 on May 7, 2026, 8 on April 10, 2025, 19 on February 15, 2024.
Every fire safety citation34 citations
- F Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Develop a communication plan.
- F List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- F Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- F Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- E Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $3,764 |
| February 15, 2024 | Fine | $25,119 |
| February 15, 2024 | Payment Denial | 9 days from April 6, 2024 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $3,387 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $7,903 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | not reported | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | not reported | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | not reported | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | not reported | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | not reported | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS note on this home's staffing data: This facility submitted data that did not meet the criteria required to calculate a staffing measure.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
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.
Official wage estimates for Kentucky
| 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.
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 | 11.5 | 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 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 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 | 16.4 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 33.9 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Carmel Home's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
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.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CARMELITE SISTERS OF THE DIVINE HEART OF JESUS KENTUCKY CORPORATION.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scully, Francis | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 10/01/2015 | |
| Kim, Therese | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2015 | |
| Koenig, Mary | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2015 | |
| Peterson, Veronica | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2015 | |
| Scully, Francis | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2015 | |
| Scully, Francis | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2015 |
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 many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 15, 2024: "Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data."
- 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 May 7, 2026: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Wellington Parc of Owensboro Owensboro, 0.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation Owensboro, 1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest Owensboro, 1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center Owensboro, 1.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 1 citation
- The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro Owensboro, 2.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Owensboro, 2.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Waters of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, the Rockport, 9.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Heartland Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Lewisport, 16.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 2 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 Carmel Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Carmel Home 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, no for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Carmel Home get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 7, 2026. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Carmel Home been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $40,173 in the last three years.
- Does Carmel Home 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 Carmel Home?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers. Legal business name: CARMELITE SISTERS OF THE DIVINE HEART OF JESUS KENTUCKY CORPORATION.
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.
- 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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