Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
313 Main Street, Fordsville, KY 42343 · Ohio County · (270) 276-3603
67 certified beds, about 60 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185354 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 5, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 10 health citations since May 2022 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 3.39 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.72 of those hours.
42.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
CMS links it to Benjamin Landa, an affiliated group of 48 nursing homes.
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.
605/22
408/23
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 10 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
9D
0E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
December 5, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
August 5, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for two (2) of fifty-five sampled residents (Residents #46, and #16). Resident #46 has a persistent rash with a diagnosis of scabies. Observation on 08/05/2023, revealed Certified Nursing Assistant #22 and Registered Nurse (RN) #2 failed to don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when providing direct care to Resident #16 who was on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident who was assessed to be mentally incapacitated had his/her Advance Directive information given to and signed by his/her Resident Representative for one (1) of three (3) residents sampled for closed records (Resident #214). Closed record review revealed on 05/25/2023, Resident #211 signed his/her own Kentucky Emergency Medical Services Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Consent. Further review of Resident 214's Quarterly Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS) Assessment, dated 05/15/2023, revealed the resident had severe cognitive impairment.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure each resident had a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for five (5) of five (5) residents' sampled rooms. Observations on 07/31/2023 through 08/04/2023, revealed multiple resident rooms had peeling wallpaper, chipped paint, and damaged walls (Rooms 3-A, 21-A, 28-B, 31-A and 37-A).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to expired medications were removed from the medication refrigerators, per the facility's policy for one (1) of two (2) medication refrigerators. Observation a medication refrigerator on 08/03/2023, revealed expired medications for Resident's #35 and #32 were stored in the refrigerator.
May 6, 2022Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, review of the facility's polices and the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan with measurable objectives to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs for three (3) of thirty-three (33) sampled residents (Residents #5, #21 and #41). Resident #5 sustained twenty-six (26) falls from 05/01/2021 to 05/01/2022. The facility failed to follow the resident's Care Plan to ensure the resident was assisted as he/she ambulated throughout the facility. On 06/19/2021, Resident #5 sustained a fall and was transferred to the Emergency Department (ED). This fall resulted in a laceration on the back on his/her head which measured 2.4 centimeters (cm) by 1.3 cm. [...]
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to revise a comprehensive person-centered care plan for residents with measurable objectives to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs for two (2) of thirty-three (33) sampled residents (Resident's #5 and #6). The facility failed to update Resident #5's care plan after the resident fell on [DATE], 06/01/2021, 08/10/2021, 10/08/2021, 11/09/2021, and 03/11/2022, to reflect the interventions staff implemented on the resident's fall report. The facility failed to update Resident #6's care plan with a tab alarm after the resident had a fall on 12/31/2021. Resident #5 sustained a fall on 05/10/2021, 06/01/2021, 08/10/2021, 10/08/2021, 10/15/2021, 11/09/2021, 12/02/2021, 12/09/2021, 02/18/2022, 03/11/2022, and 04/25/2022. [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of the facility's policy it was determined the facility failed to provide the needed care and services to ensure the residents met the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial needs for one (1) of thirty-three (33) sampled residents (Resident #41).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to provide supervision to ensure an environment free from accidents and hazards for one (1) of thirty-three (33) sampled residents (Resident #5). Review of Resident #5's Electronic Medical Record revealed since 05/01/2021 to 05/01/2022, the resident had twenty-six (26) falls and eighteen (18) of those falls were unwitnessed. Additionally, most of the falls occurred when the resident attempted to go to the bathroom. Resident #5 sustained an injury to his/her head on 06/19/2021 from an unwitnessed fall which resulted in a laceration of two-point four (2.4) centimeters (cm) by one-point three (1.3) cm on the back of his/her head. The facility sent Resident #5 to the Emergency Department (ED). [...]
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, review of the facility's policy and the ProView Assure Glucometer User's Guide, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a glucometer meter was calibrated per the manufacturer's guidelines for one (1) of two (2) hallways, the Harmony Hall. Record review revealed the Harmony Hall Glucose Quality Control (QC) Log, dated April 2022, was missing the glucose control testing results from April 11, 2022, through April 20, 2022. Furthermore, the facility did not provide the Harmony Hall QC Log for March 2022 after it was requested. The manufacture's guidelines revealed the QC testing was to be completed weekly.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, facility policy review, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, it was determined the facility failed to ensure an open vial of Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) serum used for the tuberculin skin test (TST) for Tuberculosis (TB) screening for residents and staff was labeled with an open date. Observations revealed one (1) of three (3) vials of PPD serum was opened and undated in the Foxes Drive Hall's medication refrigerator.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 1 on August 5, 2023, 3 on May 6, 2022.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
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) | 3.39 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.72 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.98 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.30 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.37 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.9% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 11.1% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.25 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 3.55 on weekdays and 2.98 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.32 in April to June 2025 to 3.39 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 | 3.39 | 0.72 | 3.55 | 2.98 | 0.1% | 0 of 90 | 60 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.32 | 0.69 | 3.47 | 2.96 | 2.7% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.14 | 0.59 | 3.20 | 2.98 | 3.8% | 0 of 92 | 61 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.32 | 0.63 | 3.50 | 2.89 | 0.1% | 0 of 91 | 60 |
| 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 | 15.6 | 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 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.7 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 35.3 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.9 | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.1 | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FORDSVILLE OPCO LLC. CMS links this home to Benjamin Landa, a group of 48 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platschek, Alexander | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 15% | 09/01/2018 |
| Platschek, Goldie | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 09/01/2018 |
| Rubenstein, David | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 7% | 09/01/2018 |
| Cibc Bank USA | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 09/01/2018 | |
| Metropolitan Commercial Bank | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 09/01/2018 | |
| Felitsky, Kristy | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 03/14/2023 | |
| Shepard, Paul | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/01/2018 | |
| Blair, Amy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/30/2024 | |
| Felitsky, Kristy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/14/2023 | |
| Kelman, Moshe | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2018 | |
| Raymer, Myra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/10/2020 | |
| Shepard, Paul | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2018 | |
| Blair, Amy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/30/2024 |
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 are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 5, 2023: "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."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 5, 2023: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 6, 2022: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 6, 2022: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.98 hours per resident per day, below the Kentucky average of 3.49.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Signature Healthcare of Hartford Rehab & Wellness Hartford, 16.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Breckinridge Memorial Nursing Facility Hardinsburg, 17.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Hardinsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Hardinsburg, 17.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehab Center, Inc Beaver Dam, 19.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro Owensboro, 20.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest Owensboro, 20.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care Center Tell City, 21.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Carmel Home Owensboro, 21.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 7 citations
Kentucky contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- 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 Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 5, 2025. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to Benjamin Landa. Legal business name: FORDSVILLE OPCO LLC.
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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