Somerwoods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
555 Bourne Avenue, Somerset, KY 42501 · Pulaski County · (606) 679-7421
166 certified beds, about 116 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185152 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 21, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 12 health citations since May 2018 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 4.10 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.56 of those hours.
39.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
CMS links it to Principle Long Term Care, an affiliated group of 40 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.
105/18
507/19
402/25
205/26
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 12 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
7D
2E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
May 1, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 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 facility policy review, the facility failed to prepare, store, and serve food in a sanitary manner to help prevent potential contamination and foodborne illness, which had the potential to affect all residents consuming food from the dietary department.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and review of facility documentation, the facility failed to immediately report all allegations and incidents of potential abuse, to the appropriate external authorities, including law enforcement and/or the State Survey Agency (SSA), in accordance with facility policy and federal regulations for 1 of 38 sampled residents, (Resident (R)95).
February 21, 2025Standard inspection · 4 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 facility document and policy review, the facility failed to store food in accordance with accepted professional standards for food service safety. Leftover food items were not labeled with a product name and open or use-by date. Raw meat was stored above cooked food items in a reach-in refrigerator. These failures had the potential to affect all residents receiving meals from the dietary department.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to report a possible incident of resident-to-resident abuse to the state survey agency (SSA) within two hours for two (Resident (R) 78 and R13) of four residents reviewed for abuse.
- 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 facility policy review, the facility failed to store medications securely in one of five medication carts. Specifically, nursing staff left a medication cart unlocked in the hallway while administering medications in resident rooms.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility document and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff donned personal protective equipment (PPE) when providing care to two (Resident (R) 42 and R29) of two residents reviewed for contact precautions.
July 24, 2019Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E 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 the facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure food was served under sanitary conditions. During observation of the lunch tray line on 07/21/19, a dietary staff member left the tray line and removed food from the oven and another warmer using pot holders. The dietary worker then returned to the tray line and continued to plate the food without changing gloves or performing hand hygiene.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of the facility policy it was determined the facility failed to ensure an accurate significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was conducted for one (1) of thirty (30) sampled residents (Resident #51). Resident #51 had a significant change MDS completed on 05/16/19 related to enrollment in the hospice program; however, the assessment did not reveal the resident was receiving hospice care.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility policy it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (1) of five (5) sampled residents (Resident #24) with pressure ulcers received care consistent with professional standards of practice to promote wound healing and prevent infection of the ulcers. Observation of wound care on Resident #24 revealed proper hand hygiene was not performed between glove changes during wound care.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of the facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure appropriate care and services were provided to prevent urinary tract infections for one (1) of thirty (30) sampled residents (Resident #24). Observation of catheter care and incontinence care on 07/23/19, revealed State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) #1 failed to remove gloves and perform hand hygiene after performing bowel incontinence care for Resident #24 and prior to placing barrier ointment to the resident and applying a clean incontinence brief.
- C Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure information related to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program was posted in a manner accessible to residents and resident representatives. Observations during the survey revealed there was posted information related to the Ombudsman program located in the basement and first floor of the facility; however, there was no information posted on the second and third floors of the facility.
May 10, 2018Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E 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 facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored at the appropriate temperature in the medication refrigerator. Observation of the third floor medication refrigerator on 05/10/18, revealed medications stored in the refrigerator were required to be stored at 36-46 degrees F. Review of the facility's policy revealed medications should be stored at a temperature no less than 35 degrees F. However observation on 05/10/18 of the third floor medication refrigerator revealed the temperature of the refrigerator was 11 degrees Fahrenheit (F) with a buildup of ice in the freezer compartment.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 4 on February 21, 2025.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- D Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
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) | 4.10 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.56 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.61 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.65 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 39.4% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 35.0% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.02 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 4.30 on weekdays and 3.61 on weekends, 16% 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 4.06 in April to June 2025 to 4.10 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 | 4.10 | 0.56 | 4.30 | 3.61 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 116 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.03 | 0.60 | 4.20 | 3.59 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 109 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.13 | 0.76 | 4.38 | 3.51 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 106 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.06 | 0.81 | 4.29 | 3.49 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 106 |
| 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 | 20.2 | 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 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.7 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.1 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 31.4 | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.9 | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SOMERWOODS SNF OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Principle Long Term Care, a group of 40 nursing homes averaging 3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth SNF Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Cw Commonwealth Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ch Commonwealth Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ky SNF Associates LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ky SNF Associates Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ky SNF Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ky SNF Holdings Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Mky Opco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Mky Opco Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ms Commonwealth Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Sky Opco Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ss Commonwealth Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Oakwood Investment Management LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Strulovics, Joel | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 09/04/2025 | |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Cibc Bank USA | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Soldevilla, Jennifer | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/04/2025 | |
| Steffy, Amanda | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/04/2025 | |
| Goodman, Menucha | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/04/2025 | |
| Venza Care Administrative Services Ky LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Venza Care Clinical Consulting Ky LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Vertex Financial Services Ky LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Drake, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/03/2025 | |
| Goodman, Menucha | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/04/2025 | |
| Jaggers, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/04/2025 | |
| Madison, Adam | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/03/2025 | |
| Herzka, Chaim | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 02/05/2026 | |
| Herzka, Yisroel | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 02/05/2026 | |
| Nussbaum, Ephraim | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 02/05/2026 | |
| Strauss, Moses | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 02/05/2026 | |
| Strauss, Susan | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 08/03/2026 | |
| Koppel, Samuel | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 09/04/2025 | |
| Serle, Shmuel | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ch Commonwealth Propco Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Commonwealth SNF Realty Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Commonwealth SNF Realty Holdings Parent LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Cw Commonwealth Propco Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ky Realty Associates LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ky Realty Associates Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2022 | |
| Ky Realty Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ky Realty Holdings Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| M Melb Propco LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ms Commonwealth Propco Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| S Melb Propco LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| S Melb Propco Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Somerwoods SNF Realty LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Ss Commonwealth Propco Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/04/2025 | |
| Drake, Robert | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/03/2025 | |
| Gwin, Suzanna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/03/2025 | |
| Jaggers, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/04/2025 | |
| Madison, Adam | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/03/2025 | |
| Soldevilla, Jennifer | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/04/2025 | |
| Steffy, Amanda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/04/2025 |
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.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 1, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 1, 2026: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 21, 2025: "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 you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 24, 2019: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Somerset, 0.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu Somerset, 1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 1 citation
- Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility Somerset, 1.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Mount Vernon, 23.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Rockcastle Health & Rehabilitation Center Brodhead, 24.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Liberty Care & Rehabilitation Center Liberty, 24.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 17 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 Somerwoods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Somerwoods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Somerwoods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 21, 2025. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Somerwoods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Somerwoods Rehabilitation and Healthcare 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 Somerwoods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
- CMS lists 53 owners and managers, and links the home to Principle Long Term Care. Legal business name: SOMERWOODS SNF OPERATIONS 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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