Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center
201 South Warren Street, Morgantown, KY 42261 · Butler County · (270) 526-3368
122 certified beds, about 118 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185006 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 10, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since May 2024 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 3.75 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.86 of those hours.
35.5% 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.
205/24
302/25
304/26
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
3D
2E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
2C
April 10, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E 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 facility policy, the facility failed to inform the resident or resident representative and/or provide written information to all residents regarding the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment and, at the resident's option, formulate an advance directive. This affected 6 of 29 sampled residents, Resident (R)8, R22, R45, R63, R110, and R123.
- 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, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that a resident has the right to a dignified existence for 1 of 29 sampled residents reviewed for dignity/resident rights. Observation of Resident (R)27 during mealtime, revealed a staff member was standing at the bedside feeding the resident.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, 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 1 of 4 sampled residents reviewed for Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). Observation on 04/07/2026, revealed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 6 failed to don the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) prior to providing direct care to R44, who was on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP).
February 27, 2025Standard 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, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to store food in a safe and sanitary manner. Observation on 02/25/2025 at 8:50 AM and 02/26/25 2:49 PM, revealed the walk-in freezer had frost and ice accumulated throughout and food particles located on the freezer's floor, which had the potential to affect all residents consuming foods stored there.
- C Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to ensure the results of its most recent certification and complaint survey results were readily accessible to residents in an area where residents did not have to request to review the results. The facility's failure directly impacted 4 of 5 residents who attended the resident council meeting (Resident (R) 1, R13, R16, and R52) and had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility, their family/representatives, and visitors of the facility who had the right to review the facility's survey history.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to post staffing data for 2 of the 3 days of the State Survey Agency (SSA) Survey.
May 24, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, review of facility policy, and review of the Kentucky Food Guide 2013 Food Code guidance, it was determined the facility failed to provide foods at a safe and appetizing temperature on 05/24/2024 for the noon meal, to the residents of Serenity Hall. Observation on 05/24/2024 at 12:09 PM, revealed during kitchen tray line for Serenity Hall, the cole slaw, cucumber salad and banana pudding was left out sitting on a tray, and was not placed in an ice bath. Following the completion of the tray line for Serenity Hall, at 12:25 PM, the State Surveyor requested a temperature check on all foods on the tray line and the following temperatures were observed: coleslaw, seven (7) servings at 61 degrees Fahrenheit (F); cucumber and onion salad, two (2) servings at 66 degrees F, and banana pudding 15 servings at 71 degrees F.
- 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 ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility were stored in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, and accepted professional nursing principles and practices for one (1) of four (4) medication carts audited out of a total of seven (7) medication carts. Observation on 05/24/2024 at 9:40 AM, of the medication cart (Cart 1) that serviced rooms #15-27 on The City hall, revealed seven (7) cards of medications were beyond the expiration date printed on the label as well as the beyond use date identified on the affixed pharmacy-generated label. This affected Residents (R3), R23, R36 and R91.
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 3 on April 10, 2026, 2 on February 27, 2025, 5 on May 24, 2024.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Install proper backup exit lighting.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
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) | 3.75 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.86 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.27 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.46 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.43 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 35.5% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 38.5% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.56 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 3.95 on weekdays and 3.27 on weekends, 17% 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 3.72 in April to June 2025 to 3.75 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 | 3.75 | 0.86 | 3.95 | 3.27 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 118 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.77 | 0.88 | 3.98 | 3.24 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 116 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.63 | 0.87 | 3.84 | 3.09 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 116 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.72 | 0.82 | 3.96 | 3.11 | 0.9% | 0 of 91 | 111 |
| 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 | 11.4 | 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 | 5.9 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.5 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.9 | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.3 | 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 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LP MORGANTOWN LLC. CMS links this home to Signature Healthcare, a group of 67 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LP Cr Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 11/01/2007 |
| Agemo Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 10/01/2016 | |
| Jjla LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/01/2007 | |
| Lpsnf II LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 10/01/2016 | |
| Wheaten LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/01/2007 | |
| Steier III, Elmer | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2007 | |
| Strasburger, Joshua | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 06/03/2024 | |
| Harrison, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2007 |
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 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 10, 2026: "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."
- 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 February 27, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 10, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 27, 2025: "Post nurse staffing information every day."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.27 hours per resident per day, below the Kentucky average of 3.49.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehab Center, Inc Beaver Dam, 13.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Signature Healthcare of Hartford Rehab & Wellness Hartford, 19.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green Bowling Green, 21.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Bowling Green, 21.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Bowling Green, 21.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Christian Health Center Bowling Green, 22.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Magnolia Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Bowling Green, 22.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 1 citation
- Edmonson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Brownsville, 23.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 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 Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 10, 2026. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Morgantown Care & 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 Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 8 owners and managers, and links the home to Signature Healthcare. Legal business name: LP MORGANTOWN 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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