Wellington Parc of Owensboro
2885 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303 · Daviess County · (270) 685-2374
80 certified beds, about 69 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185436 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 6, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since December 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 3.68 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.60 of those hours.
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 6, 2026Standard 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 facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure drugs and/or biologicals used in the facility were stored and labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles. Medications were found loose, without identification as to who they belonged and/or what they were. This failure affected one (1) of two (2) medication carts observed out of a total of three carts.
October 11, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- 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 review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure allegations of abuse were immediately reported to the State Survey Agency and other officials (Department for Community Based Services) in accordance with state law for three (Resident (R) 35, R17 and R 32) of 17 sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to report allegations of abuse to the State Survey Agency and the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) when R31 hit and squeezed R32's ankle, when R65 smacked R17 with a flyswatter and when R65 hit R35 on the head.
December 11, 2019Standard 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 policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure food was stored, in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Observation of the kitchen, on 12/09/19, revealed food stored in the freezer was opened and not dated. Review of the facility Census and Condition, dated 12/09/19, revealed forty-two (42) of forty-two (42) residents received their meals from the kitchen.
- 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 facility Resident Rights review, it was determined the facility failed to protect and promote the rights of one (1) of twelve (12) sampled residents (Resident #38). Observation on 12/10/19, revealed staff failed to knock on door prior to entering the spa room where Resident #38 was located.
- D Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of facility Laboratory Protocol, it was determined the facility failed provide or obtain laboratory services to meet the needs of one (1) of twelve (12) sampled residents (Resident #33). Resident #33 had an order to have a Basic Metabolic Profile (BMP) drawn every three (3) days on 05/16/19; however, the lab was not drawn every 3 days as ordered.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure gloving procedures were followed related to a medication pass. Observation on 12/11/19, revealed licensed staff handled a resident's medication with her bare hands.
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 6 on February 6, 2026, 1 on December 11, 2019.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
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) | 3.68 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.60 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.38 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.59 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.49 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.38 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 3.81 on weekdays and 3.38 on weekends, 11% 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 6.81 in April to June 2025 to 3.68 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 | 3.68 | 0.60 | 3.81 | 3.38 | 0.1% | 0 of 90 | 69 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.70 | 0.61 | 3.91 | 3.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 67 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.22 | 0.58 | 4.41 | 3.76 | 1.0% | 0 of 92 | 61 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 6.81 | 0.91 | 7.13 | 6.02 | 2.3% | 0 of 91 | 40 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
Official wage estimates for Kentucky
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.45 | $17.38 to $21.21 | 23,410 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.07 | $26.10 to $31.29 | 8,570 |
| Registered nurses | $38.96 | $36.38 to $46.73 | 50,300 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 32.2 | 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 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.1 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 33.5 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 31.1 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Wellington Parc of Owensboro's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WELLINGTON PARC HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack T Wells Estate | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 25% | 08/02/2020 |
| Robert E Watson Family Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 50% | 11/01/2017 |
| Wells, Jean | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 11/15/1990 |
| Watson, Diane | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Hargis, Forwood | Corporate director | Individual | 08/03/2020 | |
| Watson, Diane | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Wells, Jean | Corporate director | Individual | 11/15/1990 | |
| Hargis, Forwood | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/08/2021 | |
| Watson, Diane | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Wells, Jean | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/15/1990 | |
| Jack T Wells Estate | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/02/2020 | |
| Robert E Watson Family Trust | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/01/2017 | |
| Wells Health Services, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2008 | |
| Allen, Sandra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/11/2001 | |
| Hargis, Forwood | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/08/2021 | |
| Lehman, Janine | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Skaggs, Terry | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Travis, Philip | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/19/2000 | |
| Watson, Diane | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Wells, Gregory | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Wells, Jean | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/15/1990 | |
| Jack T Wells Estate | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/02/2020 | |
| Robert E Watson Family Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2017 | |
| Wells Health Services, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/02/2025 | |
| Allen, Sandra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/11/2001 | |
| Hargis, Forwood | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/15/1990 | |
| Lehman, Janine | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Moolani, Mahesh | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Skaggs, Terry | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Travis, Philip | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/19/2000 | |
| Watson, Diane | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Wells, Gregory | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Wells, Jean | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/15/1990 |
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 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 6, 2026: "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 are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 11, 2024: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- 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 December 11, 2019: "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 December 11, 2019: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.38 hours per resident per day, below the Kentucky average of 3.49.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Carmel Home Owensboro, 0.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest Owensboro, 0.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation Owensboro, 1.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center Owensboro, 1.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 1 citation
- The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro Owensboro, 2.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Owensboro, 2.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Waters of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, the Rockport, 9.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Riverside Care & Rehabilitation Center Calhoun, 16.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 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 Wellington Parc of Owensboro's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Wellington Parc of Owensboro 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Wellington Parc of Owensboro get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on February 6, 2026. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Wellington Parc of Owensboro been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Wellington Parc of Owensboro 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 Wellington Parc of Owensboro?
- CMS lists 33 owners and managers. Legal business name: WELLINGTON PARC HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC..
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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