Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen
926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413 · Hopkins County · (270) 322-9087
156 certified beds, about 81 residents a day · Government - State · Medicare and Medicaid since 2013
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185472 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 12, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 2 health citations since August 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 5.40 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.45 of those hours.
34.3% 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.
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 2 health citations on file.
February 12, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
October 16, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
August 21, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and review of the facility's policy and procedure, it was determined the facility failed to ensure two (2) of eight (8) sampled (Residents #77 and #88) and one not in the selected sample (Resident #59) were treated with respect and dignity. Observations revealed Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1 stood over Residents #77, #88 and #59 while assisting with feeding snacks in commons area.
- 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 and procedure, it was determined the facility failed to ensure drugs and biological's used in the facility were labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles to include the expiration date when applicable. Observations of four (4) of seven (7) medication carts revealed two (2) vials of eye drops, one (1) insulin pen, and (1) bottle of Lactulose liquid not dated when opened. Additionally, observation of two (2) of four (4) medication storage rooms revealed (1) bottle of Novolin R insulin was opened [DATE] and had gone past the twenty-eight (28) days of recommended use.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 4 on February 12, 2026, 2 on October 16, 2024.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
- D Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
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) | 5.40 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.45 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.67 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.62 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.34 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.3% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.14 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 5.70 on weekdays and 4.67 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 8.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.41 in April to June 2025 to 5.40 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 | 5.40 | 1.45 | 5.70 | 4.67 | 8.6% | 0 of 90 | 81 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.46 | 1.44 | 5.70 | 4.85 | 7.2% | 0 of 92 | 81 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.26 | 1.46 | 5.53 | 4.59 | 8.0% | 0 of 92 | 82 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.41 | 1.40 | 5.71 | 4.65 | 6.8% | 0 of 91 | 82 |
| 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 | 20.9 | 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 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.0 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.3 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.1 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Kentucky | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 03/01/2002 | |
| Commonwealth of Kentucky | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 04/16/2012 | |
| Burgett, Katie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/16/2021 | |
| Scott, Ladonna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/14/2007 | |
| Scott, Ladonna | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 05/14/2007 | |
| Burgett, Katie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/26/2021 | |
| Scott, Ladonna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/14/2007 | |
| Tackett, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2017 |
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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 21, 2019: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 21, 2019: "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."
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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 Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 12, 2026. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen 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 Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen?
- CMS lists 8 owners and managers. Legal business name: COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY.
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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