Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center
853 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 · Mercer County · (859) 734-7791
112 certified beds, about 94 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185287 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 26, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since October 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $6,682 in the last three years; the largest was $6,682, and the latest is dated November 8, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.56 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.47 of those hours.
30.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
CMS links it to Signature Healthcare, an affiliated group of 67 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.
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 6 health citations on file.
February 26, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F 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, review of the Serve Safe flyer, and review of the facility's policies, the facility failed to prepare and serve food under sanitary conditions. Observations during the lunch meal service on 02/24/2026 revealed staff pulled gloves out of his pocket, the cleaning cloth was not kept in the sanitizer bucket, and the soiled sheet pans and pots were stacked over the food production table. Additional observation on 02/25/2026 again revealed soiled sheet pans and pots were stacked over the food production table. These deficient practices had the potential to affect the current 87 residents who received food from the kitchen.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to notify the resident and the resident's representative of the resident's transfer or discharge and the reasons for the move in writing and in a language and manner they understood as soon as practicable. The facility failed to ensure the notice included the reason, date, and location for the transfer, as well as a statement of the residents' appeal rights and the contact information for the state Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The deficient practice was identified for 1 of 20 residents reviewed for transfer and/or discharge practices, Resident (R) 68.
- 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, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with the physician's orders and the comprehensive person-centered care plan for 1 of 20 sampled residents, Resident (R) 87. Review of R87's Orders revealed orders for the dressing to the right foot to be changed daily and for the central line dressing to be changed every 72 hours. However, during an interview on 02/24/2026 with R87, she stated there were orders for daily dressing changes to her right foot, and the dressing was not changed by staff on 02/16/2026, 02/17/2026, and 02/18/2026. R87 also stated her central line dressing had not been changed since 02/15/2026, which observation on 02/24/2026 verified.
November 8, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policies, the facility failed to ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good oral hygiene for 1 of 24 sampled residents (Resident (R) 28). Observation of R28 on 11/05/2024 at 10:51 AM and again on 11/06/2024 at 3:11 PM revealed the resident had dry, cracked lips with peeling skin.
- 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, record review, review of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, review of the American Biotech Supply document Medication Refrigerator Temperature Guidelines: What You Should Know, and facility policy review, the facility failed to store all drugs and biologicals under proper temperature control for 1 of 2 medication refrigerators, the refrigerator in the South Medication Room. Observation revealed two vials of Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) were stored in the door of the South Medication Room refrigerator.
October 3, 2019Standard inspection · 1 citation
- 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 facility Policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were stored properly, and labeled in accordance with accepted professional principles and include the expiration date. Observation on [DATE] of the South Medication refrigerator, revealed an opened and undated vial of single dose pneumonia vaccine. In addition, observation on [DATE] of the North Medication refrigerator, revealed a plastic container with a creamy white substance which was unlabeled and undated.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 1 on November 17, 2025, 5 on November 8, 2024.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2024 | Fine | $6,682 |
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) | 3.56 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.47 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.98 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.78 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 30.2% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.2% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.16 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 3.79 on weekdays and 2.98 on weekends, 21% 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 3.69 in April to June 2025 to 3.56 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 | 3.56 | 0.47 | 3.79 | 2.98 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 94 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.54 | 0.44 | 3.72 | 3.08 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 94 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.57 | 0.40 | 3.80 | 3.00 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 92 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.69 | 0.37 | 3.92 | 3.11 | 0.0% | 1 of 91 | 92 |
| 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 | 6.8 | 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 | 6.0 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.1 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.6 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.7 | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.6 | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LP HARRODSBURG LLC. CMS links this home to Signature Healthcare, a group of 67 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shc Ky Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 04/01/2014 |
| Asbr Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2018 | |
| Jjla LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2014 | |
| Lpsnf LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2014 | |
| Shc LP Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2014 | |
| Wheaten LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2014 | |
| Steier III, Elmer | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| Toth, Jessica | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/06/2024 | |
| Harrison, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2014 |
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 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 26, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on November 8, 2024: "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."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 26, 2026: "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 February 26, 2026: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
- 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
- The Willows at Harrodsburg Harrodsburg, 2.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Danville Centre for Health & Rehabilitation Danville, 8.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Henson Park Health & Rehabilitation Danville, 9.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Thomson-Hood Veterans Center Wilmore, 11.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Nicholasville Nursing and Rehabilitation Nicholasville, 15.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Landmark of Lancaster Rehabilitation and Nursing C Lancaster, 16.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Signature Healthcare at Heritage Hall Rehab & Well Lawrenceburg, 17.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Stanford Crossing Stanford, 18.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 22 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 Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 26, 2026. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $6,682 in the last three years.
- Does Harrodsburg Health & 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 Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 9 owners and managers, and links the home to Signature Healthcare. Legal business name: LP HARRODSBURG 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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